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What does it take to transform a sketch in a notebook into an international phenomenon? How do the world’s top innovators in the arts, business, and technology conceptualize and execute groundbreaking new ideas? Artist, director and experience designer Michael Counts—dubbed a “mad genius” by the Ne…

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    • Oct 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Stacy Spikes: The Rise and Fall of MoviePass and What’s Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 40:11


    Stacy Spikes co-founder of MoviePass gives us an insider perspective on his 13 year journey from bringing MoviePass from initial idea to completion. He then blows us away with his new startup PreShow. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Peter Sabbeth: Creative Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 46:28


    Peter Sabbeth is an architect, builder, designer, painter, and creative entrepreneur. He and Michael discuss how to live a truly creative life.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Brian Bickerstaff: GAle GAtes, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 52:17


    Brian Bickerstaff, one of GAle GAtes’ principal performers, reflects on his formative years at GAle GAtes and how they informed his later work as an actor, creator and director.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Howard Pyle: Systems Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 46:36


    Howard Pyle, SVP of Experience Design at MetLife, unpacks the meaning of and considers the future of innovation as it pertains to large systems. Listen to his valuable insight as he reflects on his career changes and chasing passions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Michelle Stern: GAle GAtes, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 51:40


    Michelle Stern, co-founder and producer of GAle GAtes et al, joins us for the second episode in our multipart series. She shares favorite memories from the early days of GAle GAtes, when they were some of the first tenants in DUMBO (and wild dogs were roaming the streets!), and reflects on what she loved most about producing and performing in GAle GAtes’ innovative productions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    David Wise: Creating a Culture of Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 45:34


    David Wise is a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, who leads North American Advisory Sales, and is a member of the North American Leadership Team. Listen to his sound advice about how to cultivate creativity and innovation in the business sector.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Michael Counts: GAle GAtes, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 50:00


    Listen to the first episode of a series in which Michael will sit down with the cast of characters from his Brooklyn-based company from the late 1990s-early 2000s, GAle GAtes et al. In this episode, Michael shares his artistic intention for founding the company twenty years ago, and discusses how GAle GAtes went on to inform his later work. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Ashley Tata: Performance as an Offering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 44:02


    Ashley Tata is a director and designer of multi-media works of theater, contemporary opera, performance, live music and immersive experiences. Her work frequently sits at the intersection of music, installation and performance and has been presented in venues and festivals throughout the U.S. and internationally. Track her work at ashleytata.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Jecca Barry: Chasing Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 41:04


    Jecca Barry, once a performer of avant-garde flute music, is now the Executive Director of Beth Morrison Projects, a pioneering company that is at the forefront of innovation in music and theater. Listen as Jecca discusses her love for new music and opera with Michael in between rehearsals for Madame White Snake in Hong Kong. Check out BMP’s work at: bethmorrisonprojects.org and @bethmorrisonprojectsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Anne Hamburger: Just Add Chairs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 44:05


    Anne Hamburger sits down with Michael and shares stories from her years as Founder and Executive Producer of En Garde Arts, New York's first exclusive site-specific theatre company. Learn more about her work at engardearts.org and @engardeartsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Jonathan Schnapp: Betting on Shuffleboard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 51:28


    Jonathan Schnapp, former DJ, piñata maker, and teacher at NYU, followed his passion for shuffleboard to create Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, which revitalized the game and the nightlife experience. He shares lessons he learned while opening in Brooklyn, and how he approaches management. If you're in Brooklyn or Chicago, shuffle on over to Royal Palms! @royalpalms royalpalmsshuffle.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Victoria Lucai and Nick Sample: Creating Hoodoo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 44:18


    Victoria Lucai and Nick Sample are the minds behind Hoodoo: the experience that blends live music, installation art, and live performance in Berlin, Germany. Hear how this incredible show, which re-imagines the concert experience every night, came to be. Check out the website to join the party before May 19. https://hoodoo.berlin/Instagram @hoodoo_berlinFacebook www.facebook.com/hoodooberlin/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Bonus Episode: August Moon Drive-In Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 15:42


    In this bonus episode, Michael shares updates from his recent trip to Pigeon Forge (the site of his upcoming project August Moon Drive-In! Check it out at: https://augustmoondrivein.com/), the biggest takeaways from the Entertainment Evolution Experience conference in Beverly Hills, and his tips for successfully pitching your vision to groups, large and small. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Karen Dalzell: Finding the 'Yes' from the 'No'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 33:50


    If you need someone to shut down a New York City street, look no further. Listen as Karen Dalzell, producer extraordinaire of the Tribeca Film Festival, outlines her approach to producing live events that push the boundaries of performance, business, art, and technology. Find out more about her work at dalzellproductions.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Cayla Sharp: Through the Trap Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 41:00


    From industrial engineering to America's Got Talent to ecstatic dance, Cayla Sharp takes every opportunity to step through the proverbial trap door and explore different worlds. Listen as she discusses her journey from Virginia Tech to San Francisco, her approach to DJing, and words of encouragement for those looking to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. https://www.caylasharp.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Michael Solomon: Invest in Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 36:48


    After co-managing artists like John Mayer, Vanessa Carlton and Citizen Cope, Michael Solomon (and his partner) innovated the tech world by creating the first talent agency for tech talent. Listen as he explains his approach to management, the art of the pivot, and the importance of investing in yourself. Learn more about his work at http://www.brickwallmgmt.com/ and http://10xmanagement.com and in this New Yorker article: https://tinyurl.com/yyvx5whb.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Vivek J. Tiwary: Find a Historical Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 53:12


    Vivek J. Tiwary is a theatrical producer, screenwriter and New York Times best-selling graphic novelist. Listen as he shares the importance of having a historical mentor, and walks us through his process for selecting projects like Jagged Little Pill, coming to Broadway next fall! Check out his work at Tiwary Entertainment Group: https://www.tiwaryent.com/ and follow him on Twitter @VivekJTiwarySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

    Michael Counts: Thinking Outside the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 29:06


    Twenty years ago, Michael Counts created a large scale guerilla performance on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Today, he's an acclaimed artist, director and experience designer who has worked with top innovators all around the world. In this first episode he shares his own story, and explores the nature of creativity and innovation as he built a unique career in the arts. Visit www.countsprojects.com and follow us on Instagram @countsprojects to learn more!This podcast was edited by Max Silverman and Claire AutranOriginal Music and Sound Design by Max SilvermanSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/countsprojects)

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