Episode 015: On Bodies in Performance with Kayla Ricker
February 7, 2022
As we look at the body and beauty standards society has placed on us, it fails in comparison to some of the standards that the performance and theater industry has placed on performers. In today’s episode, Kayla Ricker joins me to share about how she’s had to advocate for herself in others in the industry, what standards the fashion industry needs to change, and how so much is relative when it comes to beauty, weight, and bodies.
Review the Show Notes:
Get to Know Kayla (1:15)
All Hail Dolly Parton (2:00)
How Carly & Kayla Met (4:38)
The Bird Project (~6:)
Becoming a Brand Ambassador (10:28)
Body Neutrality & Eliminating Negative Self Talk (14:29)
Resetting Your Mindset with Time increments (21:22)
The Focus on Image as an Insult & Hitting Insecurities (26:09)
Reclaiming Words (31:05)
Lou’s Story: “You’re not fat, you’re beautiful” (32:38)
The Toxicity of Theater (36:30)
Costuming for Bodies (40:07)
Eating Disorders in the Theater (42:33)
“Weigh-Ins” in Theater Contracts (Gain or Lose) (43:01)
Judgement by Production Team & Cast (46:25)
Wearing Clothes that Fit & Feel Good (46:55)
Projecting Anger & Insecurities (51:16)
Bodies in Broadway (53:07)
Susan Boyle’s Audition (55:00)
Professor Preparing Kayla for the Industry (56:01)
Modeling & Styled Shoot (1:00:21)
Plus Size in the Wedding Industry (1:04:07)
Custom Sizing (1:05:35)
Costuming in Film (1:21:00)
The Turning Point in Confidence (1:24:21)
Resources (1:27:05)
Advice to younger Self (1:30:30)
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Mindy Kailing
Bridget Everett
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