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In this episode we are joined by Arturo Sastré Blanco and Clare Becker talking all things educational and technical in Mexico and Latin America. Arturo is an award-winning publicist, cultural advisor, playwright, theatre director and producer. He is also the author of the book ‘Art and Marketing’ and has developed a syllabus for different professional courses in theatre technologies in Mexico.
Shelly Cohen and David Haines talk to us about Company Management, international touring and life on the road. Shelly is a Touring Company Manager in the US, Canada and China, with over 10 years of experience in Regional Theatre, Summer Stock and the Touring/Live Family Entertainment Industry. David has Company Managed regionally and on Broadway National Tours, most recently “The Band’s Visit”.
Creative Producer and Artistic Director Matthew Jessner joins us to talk all things Production. Matthew Jessner is an Artistic Director and a Creative Producer with an extensive performance background.He has experience in both theatrical and corporate productions from concept to delivery. He has worked managing artists, singers, actors, dancers, elite performance athletes and has experience hiring, developing and managing high level operations teams.
Carlos Navarrete is a multi-talented production and costume designer, and most recently, a creative director. Carlos considers himself creative by nature and designer by trade. He designs for more than 54 productions of theatre, dance, parades, ceremonies, theme parks and live events around the world.
In this episode Anna and Ana speak with Jameel Haiat about his fascinating work in themed entertainment. Jameel grew up in LA and he has enjoyed an illustrious career as a writer, artist, maker and designer, all of which has taken him around the world. Being immersed in other cultures has continued to influence Jameel’s work to date, and he currently resides in Asia.
In this episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest, talking all things to do with his career, particularly in live TV. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries. He studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City.
In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we talk to Hamilton’s Production Manager Frank Swann about the biggest show in recent times. Learning about how the team handle logistics and behind the scenes details, Frank gives us a fascinating insight into how the cast and crew bring Hamilton to life as a touring production.
In this episode Steve Flaherty talks to us about the strategy and work that goes into keeping a show open through a pandemic. Steve started his career in the military before transitioning into the entertainment world, and is now based in the Middle East. He assesses risk and works as a consultant with several companies and well-known shows, helping them to realise a safe vision across the entertainment industry.
In this Covid special episode, we are joined by Ray Woodbury who gives us a backstage look at what it takes to put on drive-in shows during Covid-19. We talk about the effect of the pandemic on the arts and entertainment industries, and how these changes may last longer term into the future.
In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, Craig Leo talks to us about his fascinating work with handspring puppets, and the incredible Little Amal project. In this quick chat, we hear Craig’s insight as to why Little Amal is such an important and multifaceted work.
In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Tony Award-winning producer and BroadwayHD co-founder, Bonnie Comley. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes and gives us an insight into how BroadwayHD came to be, and the process of translating stage shows for the screen in the age of streaming.
In this episode we are joined by Jack Paterson to talk about different approaches to theatre in contemporary and multicultural stage. Jack is an award-winning director, devisor, actor, translator and creative producer who has worked all over the world, across a range of entertainment genres. Jack is also a contributor for TheatreArtLife.
In this episode we are joined by Tom Warneke talking all things risk management. Tom is a technical and production manager whose work has taken him across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Working in theatre and musicals, festivals, live music and major events, Tom has a varied background and started out in lighting and emergency management. He shares his insights with us from his fascinating entertainment career.
In this episode we are joined by Franz Harary talking all things magic. Franz is both a performer and illusion designer, and is known for his arena shows. He pioneered bringing magic to the world of live concert productions, first for Michael Jackson, and later for artists wanting to reproduce impressive visual effects in their live shows.
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the first of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America. Skylark oversees the conception, design and management of large and small-scale sporting, experiential, corporate and cultural events.
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the second of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America.
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