The race for the White House is one of the most “dramatic” events out there. And if you think there are a lot of Producers on Broadway shows, imagine how many “Producers” there are of these two campaigns. With those kinds of similarities to what we do, you can bet I tuned [...]
This important national holiday celebrates the incredible contributions that workers of all different trades and skills have made to the development of this country.
In an industry like the theater, our “workers” (what a crap name) are essential to the development of our art form, as the skill, [...]
When I first started my plans for Godspell, I could have only dreamed that there might one day be legislation that would make it easier for startups from all different industries to have easier ways to access capital to get their shows/businesses off the ground.
If you’ve been following [...]
Some of the most valuable lessons I've learned about how to produce shows are from watching how other high risk industries deal with similar issues. Airlines and perishable inventory. Sports and VIP experiences. Restaurants and customer retention. Etc.
I've written about Producers and Politicians before in this post, and I'm sure with only [...]
The Presidency of the United States could be one of the most valuable things in the world, which is why millions and millions and billions of dollars are spent on advertising and marketing, trying to win YOUR vote.
And when you've got such a prized possession on the line, that advertising and [...]
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