Hi! I’m Sonia Gannon, Head of Filmmaking Lab Studios. I’m passionate about story, connection, and growth. I love supporting creative journeys and linking students with The Lab Series and each other. Ready to grow your craft? Reach out: assistant@joanscheckel.com
I am so excited to be here! My name is Erin Way and I have worked with Joan and The Technique™ as an actor since 2007. Over that time I have worked with fellow artists such as Mark Ruffalo, Miranda July, Marianna Palka, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Scott, Rupert Saunders, and countless others. After living in LA for over a decade, I decided to relocate to Portland, Oregon where I currently live with my husband Chris, son Finnegan and dog Maude. Being part of the team that brings The Technique™ into artists lives is a dream come true. I am passionate about meaning, storytelling, words and organizing. Reach out to me anytime at erinway@joanscheckel.com
Alain Gauthier, ranked top ten in the world as a Canadian team competitive trampolinist, became the first top tier gymnast to perform with Cirque du Soleil in 1986. As a pioneer gymnast with the company, he performed over 2000 thousand shows, helping to turn the then unknown theatrical circus into a global sensation.
Next, Alain joined forces with Debbie Brown's Apogee and Robert Lepage’s ExMachina, working on the seminal productions La Damnation de Faust, (Matsumoto, Paris, New York), and Zulutime.
Soon after, Alain co - created the most magical horse show in the world, Cavalia. As Artist Director and Choreographer, he led the show for over 15 years. Other highlights include: The London Millenium Dome show (scored by Peter Gabriel), NBC's Celebrity Circus, the Olympic Gymnastics Champions tour, Teen Choice Awards, Black Eyed Peas Asian tour, ERA (Shanghai's most successful resident show), Daniel Flanery's Illusions, Phil McKinley's Voyage de la Vie at Sentosa Singapore and Illumi: Cavalia's Worlds of Lights.
Currently, Alain designs movement and performance for the cinema, including A24’s Backrooms, and the top franchise hits, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Alien Romulus.
Kia Ora, I'm Jackie Alixander, The Lab Series Producer, and Media Manager. I'm from Aotearoa (New Zealand). I'm a songwriter, writer, and multi-media creator. My passions are music, performance, story, and all things creative. I love connecting with you and I am excited to support you in telling your story from your voice! Reach out media@joanscheckel.com ~ he hono katoa
I am thrilled to be a part of the FLMS team. I am Chris Szajbert, a writer, director, performer and JSFL alumni who is committed to supporting my fellow artists along their journey. My work in theater, experimental film and street performance has been supported by the The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, SPACES Urgent Art Fund, The Center for Performance and Civic Practice, and others. I also facilitate the development of original performance with members of my community: youth living in residential facilities and public housing, immigrant and refugee teens, and adults in recovery. I am deeply passionate about learning and sharing tools that serve the artist within us all. Reach out to me at chris@joanscheckel.com
Hey, I'm Dionysus Konstantas, Business Strategy and Product Development Consultant. I'm from Athens, Greece - graduate of The Athens University of Business and Economics. I love music, photography, dance, athletics, cooking, building business and enjoying life! The creative community at FLMS inspires me - and I loved designing the app that brings it all together. Reach out to me with your suggestions! email me dionysus@joanscheckel.com
