On the latest episode of PIECES OF WORK, LA-based two-time Academy Award-winning sound designer/sound editor ETHAN VAN DER RYN talks about his history in sound, cutting his teeth in the Bay Area film scene of Coppola and Lucas, and how a sound mixer/editor/designer works, collaborating with directors, composers, musicians, composers, actors and much more on this exclusive interview. Ethan Van Der Ryn is the co-founder, with Erik Aadahl, of E² , a sound design team dedicated to the art of sound…they are responsible for the sound design and sound editing of the TRANSFORMERS and KUNG FU PANDA films.  Other credits include THE LORD OF THE RINGS series, ARGO, A QUIET PLACE, THE TREE OF LIFE, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and many more influential and global blockbuster films. Together they have garnered 7 Academy Award nominations and 2 wins. For more information on Ethan Van der Ryn and E2 Sound go to www.e2sound.com PIECES OF WORK is a unique interview series of interesting subjects and unusual suspects talking about their chosen profession.  Check out previous episodes anytime on all podcast platforms and live and direct on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network TALK channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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PIECES OF WORK Episode 6 The Sound Designer

Episode 4 of PIECES OF WORK, a special edition, features a sit-down with two professional stylists/colorists from New York City salon extraordinaire Suite 303.  Originally located in the Chelsea Hotel for nearly twenty years, Suite 303 owner April Barton and her team have gained a worldwide reputation and loyal following as the go-to hair people for downtown artists, rockers and celebrities.  Producer and host Jason Charles interviews guests Heather Ritchie and Katie Murphy who have been cutting and coloring all types of hair at Suite 303 for many years,.  They chat about life at a busy salon, their inspirations, hair trends, the professional hazards of standing one one's feet for hours at a time and more on the life of a pro stylist.  For more information on Katie and Heather, owner April Barton and Suite 303 go to www.suite303.com

PIECES OF WORK Episode 4 Two Hairstylists from Suite 303 NYC

Episode 3 of PIECES OF WORK features professional scripted television writer Heather Stewart.  She talks about her lucky break getting into the business, working on many episodic television series and the day-to-day grind of being part of a writer's room.  Heather also discusses the nuts and bolts of a screenplay, what makes a great script, and how her childhood television obsession became an inspiration for her work as a professional writer.  For more information about Heather Stewart check out her Instagram @girlassassin

PIECES OF WORK Episode 3 The TV Writer

On Episode 2 of PIECES OF WORK, professional choreographer/director Alessandro Pellicani talks about the dancer's life and working in the dance world in New York and abroad.  The Bologna-born choreographer discusses his journey from a professional dancer on European television shows to NYC-based director of his own modern dance productions.  He also talks about inspiration, Bob Fosse, managing a dance company and more insights into the life and work of a choreographer. For more information about Alessandro and his current productions go to www.alessandropellicani.com

PIECES OF WORK Episode 2 The Choreographer

Costume Designer SOMIE PAK reveals what it's like to be a professional costume designer for Broadway, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway, television and more.  Somie talks about how she got into the business and what makes it her passion. For more information about Somie Pak go to www.somiepak.com

PIECES OF WORK Episode 5 The Costume Designer

Guest CABIRIA ROSADO reveals her workday as a pro makeup artist and hair stylist for fashion, television and film.  The New York native discusses how she got into makeup and hair and how she has maintained her passion for her work.  For more information about Cabiria Rosado go to www.cabiriarosado.com

PIECES OF WORK Episode 1 The Makeup Artist

PIECES OF WORK is an original podcast series of in-depth interviews with people who love their work, in their own words.  Interesting subjects and unusual suspects reveal their work day and the passion for their chosen professions.

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