Ep. 62 Sara Barasch: It Doesn’t Have to be Perfect 

Katie connects with friend of the pod, Sara Barasch. Katie and Sara dive into industry hot topics including block booking, the booking cycle, how to connect with venues/buyers, and how a childhood of dance and musical theatre led her to becoming an agent. Our hosts talk about pivotal show moments in their lives, the importance of relationship building with agents you are working with, and more.

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Ep. 61 Devin and Lolita Walker: Know Your Worth 

This week our hosts kick off the conversation discussing being in business with family. This week Danielle sits down with the powerhouse couple Devin and Lolita Walker. Danielle, Devin, and Lolita talk in-depth about being business owners, the lives of teaching artists, and the need for advocacy around working conditions and fair pay for teaching artists. They also discuss the importance of asking for help, transferrable skills, and taking time off to rest.

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Ep. 60 Barron Ryan: The Evidence of Beauty

This week our hosts guide you in creating your own mission statement, and share a bit about their own. Kevin sits down with the effortlessly cool Barron Ryan, to talk about how he got started, his creative process, being named one of Smithsonian's Top Innovators to watch in 2021, and his new book, Honey, If It Wasn’t for You. You can get a copy of his book at https://www.book.barronryan.com/  

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Ep 59 Kevin Maynard: People Come First

Bryan and Josh host our final Interpodsquad interview with the incomparable Kevin Maynard. We learn about Kevin’s surprising (but unsurprisingly wholesome) first foray into live performance, how his business and accounting background gave him a firm foundation as an arts leader, and Kevin’s philosophies around taking on challenges and supporting his staff. The Mystery of the Mustache is also revealed! And Danielle, per usual, continues to torture Kevin.

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Ep. 58 Pumpkin Pie Episode: The Lightning Rounds at MAX

It’s Pumpkin Pie Week! This week the “Quad” Producers are kicking back and taking it easy with family and friends and what better to release than our final episode from our time with all our friends at the Midwest Arts Expo. Thank you to everyone who sat down with us in our booth. As an added bonus, we compiled a playlist with the answers to the question, “What is your favorite Broadway song?”

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XHEZzfCHTIXR6de0DKk7q?si=6cfb6b749c314fca 

In this episode:

Robert Baird, Jackie Banks-Mahlum, Lindsay Bauer, Kara Bechstein, Kiersten Birondo, Krista Bradley, Miles Brooks, Reba Cafarelli, Lisa Conlon, Tiana Conway, Christine Cox, Jeremy Davis, Genevieve DeMerchant, Jared Duymovic, Ally Hayes-Hamblin, Audrey Johnson, Clay Johnson, Spring Karlo, Jacob Kinderman, Chad Lindsay, David Mitchell, Michela Musolino, Fiona Nagle, Siusan O’Rourke, Rocky Peter, Leslie Rodriguez, Jessica Rosenblatt, Willie Santiago, Kevin Spencer, Steve Thithavong, Chris Vallillo, and David Wannen.

Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 57 Karra Beach: Calling the Cues

Our hosts start out sharing the difficulties of working in the performing arts and why they have all had thoughts of leaving, and the brighter side of why they don’t and why they love what they do. Josh spends time catching up with an old friend, Karra Beach. They talk about her journey in and outside of the industry, engaging students in the performing arts, deeper engagement with their Broadway subscribers, the complexities of Broadway contracts, and more. We also learn that there is very little Josh won’t do for theatre (allegedly).

Karra Beach is the Director of Broadway Engagement Programs at The Overture Center in Madison, Wisconsin (https://www.overture.org/)

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Ep. 56 Sara Morgulis: Accessibility Isn’t a Checklist

Danielle and Katie take time this week to talk with Sara Morgulis about theatre for young audience. Sara talks about what TYA/USA does, the organizations growth, her clear passion for accessibility in the arts, advocating for teaching artists, and so much more. Our hosts share the core tenets of their leadership philosophies and talk about the inviting role that accessibility plays in our industry.

Sara Morgulis is the Executive Director at Theatre for Young Audience USA – TYA/USA (https://www.tyausa.org/) 

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Ep. 55 Simon Shaw: Make Friends, Don’t Be an A**hole 

Our host continue the conversation and share what group they would tour with, given the chance.

Simon Shaw is the Founder and Chief Trouble Maker at Shaw Entertainment Group (https://shawentertainment.com/)

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Ep. 54 Caroline Neyman: Change is Inevitable

Our hosts remember moments their colleagues did something kind for them or made them feel special. Katie spends some time sitting down with her friend Caroline Neyman. Caroline talks about being at a performance venue from the ground up, imposter syndrome, being a parent in the arts industry, and more.

Caroline Neyman is the Senior Director of Operations at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center (https://gmc.sonoma.edu/)

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Ep. 53: It’s an Anniversary Episode!

It’s been a full year of episodes and this week the “Quad” Producers took some time to celebrate this major milestone and look back on 52 weeks of episodes. Thanks for all of your support and we are looking forward to another year of laughter and learning.

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