I Wanna Be A Producer

Joseph Smith & John Brant are Olivier winning producers based in London, England. Joseph and John chat with Curtis about what makes a great partnership, if the producing job differs from Broadway vs the West End, how they choose what they produce and misconceptions that come with being producers. Curtis also asks what they think the future of the industry will be.

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Twitter: @smithandbrant

Website: www.smith-brant.com

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Joseph Houston and William Whelton are award winning producers based in Manchester, England. Joseph and William chat with Curtis about the strategy of choosing their first shows, how they began the Hope Mill Theatre, the advantage of turning into a charity and how it is running a theatre with each other. Curtis also asks about how they obtained the rights to stream RENT and what their biggest challenge is today as producers. 

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Connect with Joseph and William:

Twitter: @Joseph_Houston @WilliamWhelton @hopemilltheatr1

Instagram: @hopemilltheatre

Facebook: @HopeMillTheatre

Website: http://hopemilltheatre.co.uk

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A highlight episode updating listeners on what our season one and two producers have been up to since appearing on the show. We feature clips of Katy Lipson, Kevin Larsen, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Ameena Hamid, Ken Davenport, Joe Longthorne, Adam Lenson and Danielle Tarento. Curtis and Kieran also participate in radio play and give an update on what is coming next for the show.

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Dan Jinks is an Academy Award - winning film, television and broadway producer.  Dan chats with Curtis about how to finance a broadway musical, how to get in contact with studios, what you should know before you pitch a studio and why he thinks the musical film works. Curtis also asks Dan how he chose Sam Mendes to direct American Beauty and what his next steps were after he won arguably the greatest award in entertainment.

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Twitter: @jinksdan

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Danielle Tarento is an award winning Off-West End producer and casting director based in London, England. Danielle chats with Curtis about four things a producer should be good at, percentages of recoupment, how being a casting director has shaped her lens as a producer and how much creative input a producer should have. Curtis also asks Danielle about how she started the Menier Chocolate Factory and if she checks actors social media before casting them.

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Connect with Danielle:

Twitter: @Danielletarento

Instagram: @Danielletarento

Website: www.tarento.net

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Adam Lenson is West End director, Off - West End producer, dramaturg and musical theatre specialist. Adam chats with Curtis about his financial models, how being a director shaped his lens as a producer and the importance of championing new work. Curtis also asks Adam about producing online theatre productions and if producers receive enough credit & recognition. 

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Connect with Adam online:

Twitter: @AdamLenson

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3sels6k

Producer Website: https://alpmusicals.com

Director Website: http://www.adamlenson.com

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Joe Longthorne is a Tony Award - winning theatre producer, general manager, blogger and theatrical entrepreneur based in New York City. Joe chats with Curtis about transitioning from an actor to producer, what the role of a general manager is in a theatre production and the importance of understanding finance. Curtis also asks Joe about bootlegs and what he wants the future of theatre to look like. 

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Connect with Joe online: 

Instagram: @JoeLongthorne

Twitter: @JoeWLongthorne

Blog: www.CreativeFinanceBroadwayJoe.com

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Cody Lassen is a Tony Award - winning theatre producer and live entertainment consultant based in New York City. Cody chats with Curtis about finding your first investors, the producer hierarchy on a Broadway show, marketing a theatre show vs a film and the rise of films being adapted to musicals. Curtis also asks Cody about casting celebrities in shows and how we can diversify theatre audiences.

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Twitter: @codylassen

Instagram: codylassen

Website: www.codylassen.com

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Ken Davenport is a two-time Tony Award - winning Broadway producer, author and entrepreneur based in New York City. Ken chats with Curtis about life changing advice he received from Hal Prince, how the financing landscape for Broadway shows has changed and putting Broadway shows on streaming services. Curtis also asks Ken where we are headed next in terms of innovation within the theatre industry. 

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Connect with Ken online:

Twitter: @kendavenport

Instagram: kendavenportbway

Facebook: @kendavenport

Website/Blog/Podcast: www.theproducersperspective.com

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Bradley Gallo is a producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Los Angeles, California. Bradley chats with Curtis about producing short films, independent producing vs commercial producing, the process of choosing work and what a typical day is like as president of film and television at his company Amasia Entertainment. Curtis also asks how Bradley and his company obtained the film franchise rights to The Green Hornet.