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Nate speaks with legendary Broadway pianist Paul Ford. 

Can somebody tell me why every new show is announcing how important it is? We get to the bottom of this in our latest episode: THE SELF IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Featuring more wisdom from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda, as well as an interview with Broadway choreographer fresh off of staging the Tony Awards, Sarah O'Gleby. 

Workplace safety training. Anti-bullying training. Mindfulness training. The list goes on and on…. Can someone tell me why in order to work in the theatre you need more training than a pediatric neurosurgeon? Why I've spoken to more nameless HR representatives than I have actors? Why I'm developing carpal tunnel syndrome from clicking through corporate sensitivity awareness platforms? Let's talk about why these mind-numbing trainings are actually making the workplace worse in our latest episode: TRAINING DAY

Do you think you deserve to be on Broadway just because you have a degree in theatre? Do you think it's ‘not fair' you weren't nominated for a Tony? Do you think you're entitled to something just by making the decision to be an artist? Well, get ready for us to answer these questions in our latest episode: ‘NOBODY OWES YOU SHIT!!!' Featuring an interview with Tony award winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo as well as the state of theatre from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda.

New Year, New Me. Just kidding. I'm not changing a goddamn thing. And neither are we. That's why we are thrilled to release our final episode of Season 1 of ‘Patten Disregard': The Roast of Broadway - LIVE! Recorded in front of a live audience and band, this episode features musical performances by Marc Shaiman, Rachelle Rak, Angie Schworer, and Ashley Blanchet. We also hear from our resident therapist, Lisa Gajda.

Patten Disregard Live: The Roast of Broadway, Dec 16, 2021 in NYC. Tickets and details at https://tinyurl.com/atdazfk6. Broadway's back to normal, right? Or is that just every other industry? Find out what's happening to the spirit of theater in: "The Show Must Go On"

Do you love the arts AND crippling debt? Does being on stage in order to delay deciding what to do with your life appeal to you? Do you have $800,000 to spare? Well, you might be an excellent candidate for a college degree in theatre. Click below to find out more in: Episode 4: The Broadway Con Featuring more actor therapy from Lisa Gajda and an interview with Tony Award winning writer/director Scott Wittman

What is it about this year's theater offerings that makes Schindler's List look like a comedy by comparison? We're going to find out this week on episode 3 of Patten Disregard: “Make Broadway Laugh Again” Featuring the electrifying Tony nominee, Daniel J. Watts of “Daniel J. Watts' The Jam,” currently starring as Ike Turner in Broadway's “Tina.” We also hear new wisdom and hilarity from Booked It Media's resident therapist, Lisa Gajda. Hosted by Broadway music director Nate Patten.

Please join us for our second episode: ‘You Can't Identify as Talented' Enough said. Featuring the brilliant and objectively talented Ginna Claire Mason, currently starring as Glinda in Broadway's “Wicked”. With new thoughts from Lisa Gajda about undoing aloneness.

Have you run out of people to cancel during the pandemic? Do you wish there was more content for you to dismiss without investigating? Do you hate me yet? Well, I'm just getting started, baby. Join me, Nate Patten, and Booked It Media for our newest offering, Patten Disregard, with our inaugural episode: “Cancel Me a Little” This episode features Catherine Russell, urban legend/star of “Perfect Crime” Off-Broadway since 1987, and actor-turned-therapist Lisa Gajda. It's time to talk about what just happened. Cancel me a little, hate me just enough. Cry, but only at me, jeer…but not too rough. #pattendisregard

Booked It Media presents a brand new video podcast series from Broadway Music Director Nate Patten. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Come to think of it, so was Nate’s career…and life…actually, we’re all happy accidents in this insane world, especially with regard to theatre. Our careers have been forged by “right time at the right place” happenings and so we’re going to talk about it. What is the arts scene now? What is it going to be? How does someone have the foresight to create an online presence before anyone knew what that meant? What does it mean to have the “first viral video” in our circles? We’re going to find out with YouTube sensation Natalie Weiss. Created by Nate Patten and Cam Collins Engineered by: Justin Brown Logo by: performingpixel.com Podcast: https://apple.co/36hX9K5 Facebook: https://bit.ly/2qWh2pP Instagram: https://bit.ly/34jp9LM Website: https://www.bookedit.net

In the recognition and celebration of the end of the pandemic which is now 100% over, we have decided to dedicate this episode to the brave men, women, and others, who have selflessly given their time to vanquish this vicious virus under the leadership and guidance of our undaunted, unflappable president—Kate Shindle. This week we bring to you: Episode 27: You guys. We did it. The coronavirus is over. No really, it’s over. Nothing more to see or even talk about, thank goodness. Just another paragraph in the annals of history and at least 47 pages of line items in the Actor’s Equity handbook. We speak to a real physician, Dr. Linda Dahl, who knows about real science to empirically confirm our real statement that the coronavirus is now nothing more than a distant memory. What the critics are saying: “The scariest thing about this episode is that I know he’s going to make another one” -Ben Brantley “The worst abomination in front of G-d and country I have heard of in my lifetime” -DC Episcopal Bishop, St. John’s Church “I’d fuck Nate harder than the electorate” -Kayleigh McEnany Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Justin Brown Logo by: www.performingpixel.com @bookeditpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvh4H7ff3rQ0MI-OO04OEQ www.bookedit.net

Episode 26 - Hey Unemployment, Look Me In The Eye When You F*ck Me Featuring world renowned economist, Pete Mento—I know we’ve had him on three times in a row, but we can’t find a smarter person that can literally talk about everything important in the world. In this episode, we have a frank discussion about how and when Broadway can reopen. Here’s what they’re all saying: “This is where I gather all pertinent information on the world’s happenings” - Dr. Deborah Birx “Please try again later” - NY Department of Labor Call Center “Go! Write it in a martial hand; be curst and brief; it is no matter how witty, so it be eloquent and fun of invention: taunt him with the license of ink. If thou thrust him some thrice, it shall not be amiss; and as many lies as will lie in my soul.” - Donald J. Trump Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Justin Brown Logo by: www.performingpixel.com @bookeditpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvh4H7ff3rQ0MI-OO04OEQ www.bookedit.net

Do you find yourself speaking confidently about topics you’ve never researched? Are you fully comfortable lecturing people on politics, history, and other things that people get PhDs in without ever having read about them? Did you fail ninth grade history but still sign up to speak on the ‘Constitutional Law’ panel at Hamilton’s BroadwayCon table? Then a career on Broadway might be for you! It also might be time to listen to... EPISODE 25: Tap Dancing Around Politics In this special episode, we address the entertainment industry’s uncanny ability to profess knowledge on topics that we know nothing about. Featuring BookedIt political correspondent: world renowned lecturer on foreign affairs Pete Mento. More praise for #BookedIt ‘Nobody likes Bernie Sanders. And nobody likes this podcast.’— Hillary Clinton ‘Maybe you should try Pearl Studios...?’—Patricia Ripley, owner of Ripley Grier ‘You have stolen my childhood’—Greta Thunberg Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Justin Brown Logo by: www.performingpixel.com @bookeditpodcastwww.bookedit.net https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvh4H7ff3rQ0MI-OO04OEQ

“Cake cake cake cake cake cake,” -Flo Rida “Doo be doo be doo.” -Frank Sinatra “Love is love is love is love is love.” -LMM Is any of this making sense? Pulling at the very core of your being? Resonating with the masses in order for social movements to be fostered? Oh, that last one is, you say? WHY?! Don’t feel like you’re alone. The minute the 2016 Tony Awards ended we all got “Love is Love is Love” bedazzled onto our dance belts faster than you could say “intimacy director”. Has anyone ever stopped to think about what it was supposed to mean, though? Didn’t think so. EPISODE 24: Love Isn’t Love Isn’t Love, etc. Featuring world renowned political expert Pete Mento What the critics are saying: “This show is so good I didn’t kill myself”—Jeffrey Epstein “I like this episode, but I’d definitely make some serious cuts”—Ivo Van Hove “I can’t wait to listen to this when I’m older!”—the newest Evan Hansen Hey subscribe, hey subscribe, hey subscribe. Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Justin Brown Logo by: www.performingpixel.com @bookeditpodcastwww.bookedit.net https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvh4H7ff3rQ0MI-OO04OEQ

There is a 6th dimension beyond that which is known to man and that which is only known to Kate Shindle. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as Shetler Studios. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between costume and dance belt, between Schnippers and Ripley Grier. It lies between the pit of man's fears and the paragon of his Broadway Bares donation page. This is the dimension of the fright of theatre. It is an area which we call... #BOOkedIt. Hosted By: Nate Patten Written By: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced By: Justin Brown and Cam Collins Logo By www.performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

Have you ever noticed yourself giving speeches to your friends like you just won an Oscar? Did you camp out on Ryan Murphy’s property for 3 weeks to protest James Corden being cast in The Prom movie? Do you keep tagging Alexandria Ocasio Cortez in posts hoping she’ll come see you in The Lightning Thief?   Well, it’s probably time you listened to our latest episode: You’re not Famous, You’re on Broadway Here’s what actual famous people are saying: “Nate is the William F. Buckley of theatre podcasting.” -Dick Cavett “I haven’t been this nuts about something since ‘Tickle Me Elmo’” -Tilda Swinton “This show makes me so happy I can’t feel my face” -Meg Ryan Sit back and relax, narcissists. It’s time to do some introspection. #bookedit Hosted By: Nate Patten Written By: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced By: Justin Brown and Cam Collins Logo By www.performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

Well...we know we have been on hiatus again. Why this time? We've been stationed at Actor’s Equity fighting to ensure company members receive profit-sharing. And we did it! The cast of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ now each owes $467,000. Speaking of the oppressed, this week we are pleased to present: Episode 21 - FVU: Facebook Victims Unit In this episode, we take on the growing trend of portraying yourself as a victim (ANY kind of victim) on social media, something that is becoming both trendy and (required?) to promote your online presence. The danger of this? It’s harmful to ACTUAL victims. Featuring BookedIt co-anchor, Lisa Gajda! Produced by Cam Collins Logo by performingpixel.com

We apologize for our month long absence,  we mistakenly signed on with the producers of ‘Bat of Out Hell’, but like a Broadway revival of ‘The Glass Menagerie’, we’re back. We’ve been living in a tent on Kate Shindle’s lawn protesting ‘Gypsy of the Year’ and starting a MoveOn.org campaign to raise money for ‘Head Over Heels’. We are pleased to announce our return episode... ‘Broadway is Broken and I Alone Can Fix It’ Featuring Native American Guest Elizabeth Warren, for approximately 1/64th of the episode Produced by Cam Collins Logo by performingpixel.com Recorded by Tom Jorgensen

So you’ve arrived. New York City. The Great White Way. Every day is the ‘Let’s Go To The Movies’ scene from Annie. But are you forgetting that ten minutes after you got off the Greyhound you saw a homeless man masturbating into a phone charging station? Has time healed the fact that you put a down payment on a house the first day of ‘Nerds’ rehearsal? Buck up sailor. ‘It Gets Better’...or does it? This week we’re gonna get to the bottom of it. EPISODE 19: ‘It Gets Worse’ Featuring Broadway’s Jenn Gambatese with a special appearance by Broadway veteran and former #BookedIt it guest, Lisa Gajda.

You knew it could be like this. It could be like this always. What you waitin' for, cowboy? A matin' call? This week, @bookeditpodcast proudly presents: EPISODE 18: Wokeback Mountain In this episode, which I’m sure has already triggered everyone before they’ve listened to it, we discuss the reality that being a social activist is no longer just a part of being an actor… It is now a REQUIREMENT for a theatre career. Featuring special guest NATHANIEL HACKMAN (Jerry Springer: the Opera, Les Mis) What critics are saying: “Probably the most impactful thing to have happened this century” -Malala “#grateful” -Cicero “I like being mentioned on Booked It so much that I changed the name of the Gypsy Robe.” -Kate Shindle Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Cam Collins Recording Engineer: Tom Jorgensen Logo: performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

What is acting? Acting is being. Being is the nature of essence. Being is life. Life is the essence of being. Being is acting. Acting is life. Repeat. What is acti….WHAT THE F*CK? I’m in a cult. You’re in a cult. We’re all in a goddamn cult. #askifitsequity This is the episode where we finally talk about Actor's Equity: why we need it, where it's headed, and how it's all literally burning down around us. Featuring Special Guest and Equity Member since 2012, Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale, Newsies) What the critics are saying: 'A little theatre never hurt anyone.’—Abraham Lincoln 'Sorry, Mr. Patten, we couldn't publish your column. It's just too trashy.’ —Kelly Holland (Editor of Penthouse) 'And I thought MY writing was bad.’—Michael Wolff Written by Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by Cam Collins Recorded by Tom Jorgensen Logo By www.performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

We here at #BookedIt want you to have a magical Christmas. The stockings are hung, the egg-nog is in your glass, you're still tingling in the afterglow of reaching 38 likes on your latest Instagram post... The only thing you're missing is the dulcet sounds of a privileged, white atheist talking about the rights of black people in the theatre community. Merry Christmas from Booked It. Go fuck yourself. Featuring the absurdly talented Kelvin Moon Loh from the brand new SpongeBob SquarePants Musical. www.bookedit.net

Guess what? You need a therapist. We’re not here to help! There are therapists for that so leave it to the professionals. However, if you find comfort in this episode, or if we have inspired you in any way, we just want to remind you that this still isn’t therapy, and you still need a therapist. Really. So join us for some (non-therapeutic) laughs, a platform void of trigger warnings, and a fantastic interview with broadway star, Derek Klena! www.bookedit.net

Trump got you down? Wish you lived in the 1980s when there wasn’t any racism? Sad the bank wouldn’t let you remortgage your house to get Frozen tickets? Well, we are the podcast for you! This week we take a frothy jaunt through the perilous waters of production decisions in post-racial America; the good, the bad, and the downright confused. Featuring an insightful interview with Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award winning composer and lyricist, Marc Shaiman! www.bookedit.net

#BookedIt has marked itself safe. Thank you to everyone for the calls, text messages, and prayers. Thank God we weren’t on that train, but even if we were, we would totally still be able to release our show this week. In this episode we confront the very public response to any and all happenings, no matter how insignificant, as well as break down Facebook's newest unintended catalyst for narcissism, the “marking yourself safe” function. This week, we feature Broadway casting director Rachel Hoffman (Frozen, Escape to Margaritaville, Come From Away) of Telsey and Company Casting. www.bookedit.net

Take off your clothes, sit back, and relax as we walk you through the perils of modern self-promotion. It's not porn, it's art...for charity! Our guest this week is Kamille Upshaw who is in a show no one has ever heard of which is probably closed by now. www.bookedit.net

The beloved coming-of-age podcast with your host and preteen idol, Nate Patten, takes on theatre journalism and what it's become. Featuring an interview with 3 time TONY award winner, Doug Besterman.

Have you ever wondered how literally every show can change the world? Well, we're here to explain the logistics of this recent phenomenon. It's going to be HISTORIC. This episode also features an interview with the incomparable Mary MacLeod. www.bookedit.net

This week we have an extremely special guest, John McDaniel (Rosie O'Donnell, Patti LuPone, et al). On this episode we take on the problem of internet trolling and how you can be a part of it all. www.bookedit.net

Join us this week with special guest Madeleine Doherty as we navigate the waters of ridiculous hyperbole in social media! It's going to be THE BEST SHOW EVER. Life changing. You'll literally die if you miss this episode. Produced by Cam Collins. www.bookedit.net

This week we take on the completely out of control world of crowdfunding. What it means, what it used to mean, and where it all went horribly wrong. Featuring special guest Lisa Gajda!!!

Booked It decided to talk about the election, because no one else is. This week we are joined by Broadway music director, Andy Einhorn! You won't want to miss this.

SPECIAL EDITION!!!! Today, we take a whole episode to take on the hit broadway show, Hamilton. Thanks for listening!!!

This week's episode brings you an interview with the dynamic Tommy Bracco from Newsies. Thank you for listening to Booked It!!!

Join us for Episode 3 of Booked It! This week's episode features Broadway casting directors Duncan Stewart and Benton Whitley, the founders of Stewart/Whitley Casting in New York City.

We decided to make another episode, and the fabulous Liz Larsen decided to join us! If you've read the title, then we absolutely don't need to explain what this episode is about.

Join us for our inaugural podcast, Being Hashtag Grateful, with special guest Emily Padgett