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In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with Broadway director Schele Williams about authentic representation onstage and off, storytellers' responsibility to choose values over biases, the diverse manifestations of women's power, becoming friends with failure, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Schele WilliamsMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: The Notebook The Wiz Aida “We Fall Down” Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower Black Theatre United Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Women & Theatre: Hannah Coffman interview Guest Bio: Schele Williams (she/her) is a director committed to cultivating new musicals and devised work with authentic representation on stage and off. Profiled in Variety's Top 10 Broadway to Watch, she is currently directing the upcoming Broadway revivals of Aida (Disney Theatrical Group) and The Wiz, as well as the premieres of Mandela the Musical and Indigo. She made her Broadway directorial debut this season with The Notebook (co-directed with Michael Greif). She will also be helming Hidden Figures, currently in development (Disney Theatrical Group). Schele has directed at regional theatres and festivals across the country and has a long history of work on Broadway in Rent, Aida, and Motown: The Musical. Passionate about pairing social justice with the arts, Schele is a founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization committed to dismantling systemic racism on our streets and stages. She has been a member of Broadway Inspirational Voices for over two decades and serves as Chairperson of the Board, and also serves on the board of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Schele is the author of the children's book Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History and recipient of a 2022 Boston Globe-Horn Book honor. Find Schele Online: Visit Schele's website Follow Schele on Instagram Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with SheNYC Arts artistic director Danielle DeMatteo about building new approaches to break down barriers and increase gender equity in theatrical spaces, the arts industry's power as a voting bloc, feminist rage that leads to needed change, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Danielle DeMatteoMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: Donate to SheNYC Arts Queen Anne Access Broadway NY Theatre Advocacy Collective Guest Bio: Danielle DeMatteo (she/her) is a writer/composer, photographer, and Artistic Director of SheNYC Arts. After working in the creative department at Jujamcyn Theaters (working on such shows as Kinky Boots, Jersey Boys, The Book of Mormon, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Something Rotten!, two seasons of Encores! at New York City Center, and more), she focused her work on fixing the gender gap in the Broadway industry. She founded SheNYC Arts in 2015 and is eternally grateful to all of the other talented arts workers who have helped it grow and develop since then into a nationwide nonprofit organization that operates in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Outside of SheNYC, most recently she was on the worldwide Production team at Disney Theatrical Group, working on Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin around the globe. As a writer, her musicals have run off-Broadway, in Boston, and Chicago; her most recent piece, QUEEN ANNE, was the 2021 recipient of the Brooklyn Arts Council grant for musical theatre. In addition to her work in theater, she was one of the original organizers of the Women's March on Washington and has worked on a number of New York political campaigns, including as the Campaign Manager for Art Chang's 2021 Mayoral run. She was recently featured in Forbes Magazine, was named one of Five Women to Watch as Broadway Returns by Shonda Rhimes' publication, Shondaland, and is on the 2024 Broadway Women's Fund's Women to Watch list. Find Danielle Online: SheNYC Arts - follow on Instagram! SheLA Arts - follow on Instagram! SheATL Arts - follow on Instagram! SheDFW Arts - follow on Instagram! Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Lester Kiewit speaks to Felipe Gamba, Director of International Production Strategy for Disney Theatrical Group, about the current Magic Box production, and his exciting career, entertaining millions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout nursing school, working in the hospital or at "the bedside" was definitely the encouraged career path after graduation and licensure. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 55% of registered nurses worked in hospitals in 2022. However, a beauty of the nursing profession is its versatility of where one could take a position: ambulatory services, home health, schools, politics, you name it. Over the recent years, we have also seen a new pavement in nursing entrepreneurship in collaboration with the rise of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence. We are joined in this episode by three "nursepreneurs" within the social space.Cara Lunsford is the Founder and CEO of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app for nurses, which was acquired by Relias/Nurse.com, where she is now the Vice President of Community. Nurse.com has been the trusted go-to resource for nurses worldwide for more than 30 years, providing the nursing community with peer support, job opportunities, and accredited continuing education. Cara has been a registered nurse for almost two decades, having worked in the areas of pediatric oncology, infusion services, hospice care, and concierge home health as a Director of Nursing.Anthony Scarpone-Lambert is the Co-Founder and CEO of Adni (formerly Lumify), a one-stop shop of gear and resources made for healthcare workers and the only all-in-one AI-powered clinician engagement platform. He previously co-founded Text-911, an advocacy non-profit startup expediting the process of implementing emergency text capabilities in all United States counties. Anthony received his Nursing degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the Class Board Executive Vice President and graduated with the Spoon and Dean's Awards as the first honor of his graduating class. Anthony was a childhood Broadway performer from the Disney Theatrical Group.Tamara AL-Yassin is the CEO of The Nursing Beat, the only free daily digital nurse-operated newsletter made for nurses. She is also a Healthcare Consultant for Baxter International Co., a healthcare product company focusing on kidney disease and other chronic and acute medical condition treatment. Tamara was a charge and trauma nurse in the emergency department for over a decade, where she previously co-founded The Acknowledgement Collective, which created meaningful customized lapel pins.Livestream Air Date: May 12, 2023Follow Friends of Franz Podcast: Website, Instagram, FacebookFollow Christian Franz Bulacan (Host): Instagram, YouTubeThankful to the season's brand partners: Covry, House of M Beauty, Nguyen Coffee Supply, V Coterie, Skin By Anthos, Halmi, By Dr Mom, LOUPN, Baisun Candle Co., RĒJINS, Twrl Milk Tea, 1587 Sneakers

Talking about the new Wicked Trailer (!!!), seeing Aaron Tveit in Sweeney, and Disney's Tangled coming to Broadway. Lindsey had a busy Broadway weekend seeing two incredible Sondheim shows: Sweeney Todd and Merrily We Roll Along. In Broadway news, we HAVE to talk about the Wicked trailer! In other news, Disney Theatrical Group announced that a Tangled Broadway musical is in development. Lastly, the popular play, Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson is moving to Broadway but without one of its biggest stars! Thank you for listening. Rate, Review, & Share with your Broadway Bestie!!TikTok: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastInstagram: @FromTheMezzanine_PodcastYoutube: @FromtheMezzanineBroadwayBroadway Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5t55fULcCqN0NMmK4OnfOA?si=89c08b1a8bb34d95

On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Emily Rasmussen, CEO and Founder of Grapevine about changing the way we think about money and charitable giving. In this episode we discussed:The importance of investing in yourself.Being open to talking about money.Why everyone should consider a donor advised fundEmily Rasmussen is the Founder & CEO of Grapevine. Emily brings more than 10 years of financing for impact, nonprofit and social enterprise leadership experience to Grapevine. She was the founding Executive Director of NYU's Center for Ballet and the Arts, launched the Lincoln Center at the Movies global media initiative, and developed innovative financing models for impact at Enterprise Solutions to Poverty. Emily has consulted on event cinema for Disney Theatrical Group, taught Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at SUNY Purchase, and spent two years developing microfinance and fair trade programs in India. She is a board member of the Harvard Business School Women's Association and a member of the LISC Emerging Leaders Council. Previously, she was a professional ballet dancer.Links:Website LinkedIn

Join us for an extraordinary episode of The Caring Economy Podcast as we unveil the remarkable story of Emily Rasmussen, the visionary Founder and CEO of Grapevine—a collective giving platform that's reshaping the world of philanthropy. Prepare to be inspired by her transformative work and learn how Grapevine is revolutionizing the art of giving. Emily's diverse background and trailblazing career have made her a force to be reckoned with. As the founding Executive Director of NYU's Center for Ballet and the Arts, she spearheaded innovative initiatives that bridged the gap between the arts and philanthropy. Her launch of the Lincoln Center at the Movies global media initiative brought captivating performances to audiences worldwide, showcasing the power of art in fostering connection and social impact. Drawing from her experience at Enterprise Solutions to Poverty, Emily developed groundbreaking financing models that drive meaningful change in underserved communities. Her expertise in event cinema, including consultancy work for Disney Theatrical Group, has contributed to the creation of immersive experiences that blend entertainment and social consciousness. Emily's dedication to empowering communities extends beyond borders. Through her two-year journey developing microfinance and fair trade programs in India, she has been instrumental in providing sustainable opportunities for individuals to break the cycle of poverty. Her commitment to social impact has positioned her as a leading advocate for change. As a member of influential organizations such as the Harvard Business School Women's Association and the LISC Emerging Leaders Council, Emily continues to drive innovation and collaboration at the intersection of arts, business, and social change. Her involvement with the AfterArts group, NOVA Impact, and as a founding member of UNTITLED—an arts and business innovation initiative—demonstrates her commitment to nurturing a vibrant ecosystem that fosters creativity, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Emily graced the stage as a professional ballet dancer, leaving an indelible mark with performances at the esteemed Pacific Northwest Ballet and other renowned companies. Her passion for the arts has always been intertwined with her commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Emily Rasmussen's inspiring story, gain insights into the transformative power of collective giving, and discover how Grapevine is revolutionizing philanthropy. Tune in to The Caring Economy Podcast and join the conversation today!

En este capítulo de Imán Music Sessions nos llenamos de teatro musical. Y es que Colombia desde hace unos años se viene convirtiendo en potencia importante del teatro musical en latinoamérica y camino fuerte y con las uñas en ponerse en el mapa a nivel mundial. La invitada de hoy ha sido una ficha fundamental en la historia del teatro musical en Colombia. Ha protagonizado muchos de los musicales más importantes montados en el país: La Bella y la Bestia, La Novicia Rebelde, La más bella Historia Jamás Cantada, Avenie Q, Jesucristo Super Estrella, por nombrar algunos de los musicales en los que ha estado y no solo como actriz, también es diseñadora de vestuario. La invitada de hoy es Juliana Reyes. Junto a nuestra chimenea hablamos de su trayectoria en el teatro musical, la forma en que se duplica para trabajar de vestuarista en grandes producciones, su relación con Misi y MISI Producciones y el montaje de Mamma Mía, la obra que tiene funciones actualmente. Leonardo Palacios, director musical de Misi, la acompaña en el piano mientras interpretan las siguientes piezas de teatro musical: 18:03 - Tu libertad es la Mía, Una ventana al amor 37:38 - Hay solo un ganador, Mamma Mía 56:06 - Un cambio en mi, La Bella y la Bestia 1:03:38 - El amor nos sorprendió, Una ventana al amor Una producción de Imán Music, grabado y mezclado por Jorge Arango, editado por Tariq Burney y producido y presentado por Nicolás Muñoz M. Disponible en www.imanmusic.net/sessions y en las plataformas de podcast. Reseña Juliana Reyes: Actriz de teatro musical con una trayectoria mayor a 15 años. Hace parte de la compañía Misi Producciones, donde se ha destacado como cantante y actriz protagonizando una gran variedad de títulos internacionales como: “Grease”, en el papel de Rizzo, Bella en “La Bella y La Bestia”, una coproducción de Misi Producciones junto con Disney Theatrical Group, su mas reciente papel es Dona en el Musical Mamma Mia. A lo largo de su carrera artística, Juliana ha tenido la oportunidad de presentarse en distintos escenarios internacionales como el Carnival Center en Miami en el año 2006, con el musical "Fuego" y el Rose Theater in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall de Nueva York, interpretando el papel protagónico de María en el musical "La Más Grande Historia Jamás Cantada” en el año 2012.

In this episode, Jennifer has an open and vulnerable conversation with Lori Tishfield about navigating the world as an artist post-pandemic, starting a business, and the significance of making choices. Lori shares her journey as an actorpreneur of an experiential staffing agency, Natural Talent, discussing the role her business plays in her life and how it supports her as an artist. They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's values, skillset, and overcoming the fear that often impedes progress. Plus, they deconstruct the narrative surrounding the "starving artist" stigma and reflect on identifying one's priorities and connecting one's "why" to all aspects of life. About Lori: Lori Tishfield is an actorpreneur based in NYC. Lori's most recent performances have been as a featured vocalist in André De Shields' concert series at 54 Below and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Past credits include Orange is the New Black, FBI: Most Wanted, Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyric Stage of Boston), Sweeney Todd (NJPAC), Neighbors (CompanyOne). Lori is the Founder of Natural Talent, an experiential staffing agency exclusively staffing actors in brand ambassador work. In the last 5 years, Natural Talent has partnered with over 100 brands and provided “survival jobs” for over 200 actors nationwide (naturaltalent.co). In the last year, she has been applying her experience as an entrepreneur towards some early career producing- Project Sing Out (co-producer) and Far From Canterbury (associate producer). Most recently, thanks to the Black Theatre Coalition, Lori just completed a one year fellowship in sales/marketing/publicity with Disney Theatrical Group. Lori's IG: @loritishfield Natural Talent's IG: @naturaltalentagency Lori's Email: Lori@naturaltalent.co Natural Talent's Website: www.naturaltalent.co Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Rad Pereira is an old soul-young heart theater artist, writer, educator, and community activist with a very clear sense of purpose and direction --- defined by questions like: How can we imagine, and manifest alternate futures together? Was my body conditioned to survive in a world not made for me? and Can the natural world function as a moral compass? BIOI am a multi-spirit mixed Black, Indigenous Brazilian, Jewish (im)migrant artist currently based in Lenapehoking (Brooklyn). My creative practices range from social sculpture, to popular theatrical and TV/film performance, to participatory liberatory artmaking and healing that weaves together an Afro-futurist longing for transformative justice and queer (re)Indigenization of culture.I put in a lot of hours to get to where, how and why I am today, with the guidance of many mentors and dedication to cultivating an ancestor led, faithful intuition. I was trained up in Eurocentric theatre and dance on scholarship at Interlochen Arts Academy and Pace University. I kept the parts of that training which were useful and shed the constricting parts. Since then I have been building connection with my ancestral modes of creativity, storytelling and next world building. With my community I created The (Im)Migrant Hustle and produced Bang Bang Gun Amok I + II at Abrons Art Center. With their artner at You Are Here, LILLETH, they created Media Tools for Liberation at JackNY, Decolonization Rave and Cosmic Commons. In 2017 I was NYC Public Artist in Residence with my collaborators (Keelay Gipson, Britton Smith, Josh Adam Ramos), at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Children's Services working with LGBQTIA foster youth;As an actor and director, I have contributed to stories at HBO, CBS, MTV, National Black Theatre, MITU350, The Public Theater, La Mama etc., Shakespeare Theatre in DC, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, ART Boston, The Bushwick Starr, Target Margin, Ars Nova, New Ohio, Clubbed Thumb, The Flea Theatre, Sesame Street, Theatre 167 and various online media platforms.As a cultural organizer and facilitator, I have collaborated with the Disney Theatrical Group, United Nations, Queens Museum, Rio de Janeiro Museum, Instituto Republica, MOCA, SITI Company Thought Center, A Blade of Grass, SUPERBLUE, Broadway Advocacy Coalition, The 8th Floor, Working Woman of Color Conference, Dance/NYC Symposium, and Culture/Shift. I have taught performance classes and workshops at Pace University, Interlochen Arts Academy, NET, Americans for the Arts and The Door.Currently, I'm the Director of Engagement and Impact with New York Stage & Film, while shifting between cultural work in performance, education, social sculpture and community organizing. My book on socially engaged performance and social justice with Jan Cohen-Cruz came out in June 2022 by New Village Press.Recent Work:Meeting the Moment, Socially Engaged Performance, 1965–2020, by Those Who Lived It by Jan Cohen Cruz and Rad Pereira NOWNESS: Every Step is a Prayer: Miami's newest innovative arts venue, Superblue, first opened its doors in May 2021 to invite in a new era of perception-shifting art. To honor this beginning, Superblue, alongside local community members and in partnership with NOWNESS, created a short film that honors the

Tom sits down with Sarah Hom of Roundabout Theatre Company and Sarah Kenny of Disney Theatrical Group to talk about the importance of disability inclusion in the arts, from creators to audience members, and their work to make Broadway more inclusive. In this conversation, they go beyond compliance to talk about the ways in which disability inclusion ensures that your artistic product is fully complete, and available to the 25% of the population that identifies as disabled. In this episode, Sarah Hom and Sarah Kenny mention several books, resources, and creators. Here are links to more information on these resources: Read more about the survey done by the Ruderman Family Foundation about Disability representation in the media here: https://rudermanfoundation.org/white_papers/the-ruderman-white-paper-on-the-challenge-to-create-more-authentic-disability-casting-and-representation-on-tv/. Learn more about "Disability Visability" by Alice Wong and order a copy of the book here: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/. Read more about playwright and actor Neil Marcus here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/arts/neil-marcus-dead.html. Learn more about "Alt Text as Poetry Workbook" by Shannon J Finnegan and Bojana Coklyat and order a copy of the book here: https://alt-text-as-poetry.net/. Learn more about content creator, Imani Barbarin, and follow her on social media here: https://crutchesandspice.com/. For more on the Museum, Arts, and Culture Access Consortium, visit https://macaccess.org/. For more on Roundabout Theatre Company, visit https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/. For more on Disney Theatrical Productions, including THE LION KING, visit https://disneyonbroadway.com/. For more on Tom O'Connor Consulting Group, visit www.tomocgroup.com.

Jon and special guest co-host Roberta Levine talk with Emily Rasmussen, Founder, and CEO of Grapevine, a collaborative giving platform that helps giving circles launch, grow, and succeed. Emily was the founding Executive Director of NYU's Center for Ballet and the Arts, launched the Lincoln Center at the Movies global media initiative, and developed innovative financing models for impact at Enterprise Solutions to Poverty. Emily has consulted on event cinema for Disney Theatrical Group, taught Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at SUNY Purchase, and spent two years developing microfinance and fair trade programs in India. She is a member of the LISC Emerging Leaders Council, of the AfterArts group, and a founding member of Untitled, an arts & business innovation initiative. Previously, she was a professional ballet dancer and performed with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, among others. Emily holds a B.A. from Occidental College in Diplomacy, World Affairs, and Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Emily Rasmussen: Website: www.grapevine.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapevinegiving/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rasmussen-02816619/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrapevineGiving

Corey Steinfast is Director of Sales at Broadway Plus, the first and only company to create and promote VIP packages and virtual VIP experiences for Broadway shows. Corey previously spent four years on the Sales & Ticketing team at Disney Theatrical Group. Prior to Disney, Corey held General and Company Management roles at Manhattan Theatre Club, the National Theatre, PW Productions, and 321 Theatrical Management. He is also a former reality TV star, having appeared on MTV's "True Life". Check out Corey as Tommy right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3ZuS9mphw Follow us on Instagram! Questions? Comments? Send us an email at castpartyshow@gmail.com! Help support the show by donating at https://anchor.fm/michael-busani/support Editing and mixing by Ben Seaman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-busani/support

In this episode Durell speaks with the "Fresh Professor" James Miles. James has worked as an educator in the New York City public schools for almost 20 years prior to moving to Seattle in 2016. Before joining Mentor Washington as Chief Executive Officer, Miles served as the Executive Director of Seattle based Arts Corps. Originally from Chicago, Miles has worked internationally as an artist and educator, who was inspired to foment change after seeing so many children that looked like him, get disregarded and treated like criminals by our educational systems. His acclaimed TedX Talk focuses on his mission to narrow achievement gaps using the arts as a tool to navigate inequitable educational systems. Miles is a Mayoral Appointee to the Seattle Arts Commission, a Trustee on the Board of the Frye Museum, and on the advisory board of SXSW EDU. A former accountant, model, and actor, Miles has facilitated workshops and designed curriculum for the New Victory Theater, Roundabout Theatre, Disney Theatrical Group, Village Theatre, Arts Impact, Denver Performing Arts Center, Impact Schools, and others. Previously an adjunct professor at NYU, James taught a myriad of classes, ranging from Acting and Directing to EdTech and Special Education. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James has presented at SXSW EDU, NYU's IMPACT Festival, NYU Shanghai, New York Creative Tech Week, EdTechXEurope, Google Educator Bootcamp, UAEM North America, UAEM Europe, National Guild, ITAC, and provided professional development to teachers across the world. His work has been featured by Pie News, New Profit, Complex Magazine, National Guild, Seattle Times, KOMO, KEXP, NPR, CBS, NBC, US Department of Education, and ASCD. James is a consultant with Continua Consulting, and  is the co-founder of LeadersDontLead.com, a leadership coaching agency. Learn more about James Miles and his work at www.freshprofessor.com

Join Lori and her guest, Emily Rasmussen, as they talk about approaching philanthropy through collective giving. Emily is the CEO of Grapevine, a platform that connects philanthropists to causes that match their passions. Stay tuned as she shares how this technology has connected different communities with different goals!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Finding ways to connect donors and causes through technology. How was Grapevine formed? What do they do? What is the giving circle model? The ripple effect of community-based giving in one's philanthropic life. And much more!     About Emily Rasmussen:   Emily brings more than 10 years of financing for impact, nonprofit and social enterprise leadership experience to Grapevine. She was the founding Executive Director of NYU's Center for Ballet and the Arts, launched the Lincoln Center at the Movies global media initiative, and developed innovative financing models for impact at Enterprise Solutions to Poverty. Emily has consulted on event cinema for Disney Theatrical Group, taught Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at SUNY Purchase, and spent two years developing microfinance and fair trade programs in India. She is a board member of the Harvard Business School Women's Association, a member of the LISC Emerging Leaders Council, the AfterArts group, NOVA Impact, and a founding member of UNTITLED, an arts & business innovation initiative. Previously, she was a professional ballet dancer and performed with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, among others. Emily holds a B.A. from Occidental College in Diplomacy, World Affairs, and Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School.   Connect with Emily! Website: https://www.grapevine.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrapevineGiving/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grapevinegiving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapevinegiving/   Organizations mentioned: ASPCA: https://www.aspca.org/   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://www.everydayplannedgiving.com/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiveimpactphilanthropy  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorikranczer/  

About the Guest Ken Cerniglia is dramaturg and literary manager for Disney Theatrical Group, where he has developed over fifty shows for professional, amateur, and school productions, including Freaky Friday, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Peter and the Starcatcher, Newsies, High School Musical, Tarzan, and The Little Mermaid. Recent freelance projects include Hadestown (New York Theatre Workshop), Bud, Not Buddy (Kennedy Center), Passion Trilogy (Fisher Ensemble), and Bridges (Berkeley Playhouse). Ken holds a PhD in drama from the University of Washington and is president of Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas. Links https://hadestown.com/ (Hadestown Website) https://www.nycgo.com/broadway-week/ (NYC Broadway Week) Connect with Us Facebook @beltlinetbroadway Twitter @beltlinetobway Instagram @beltlinetobroadway Support this podcast

(Apologies for the sound issues. We are attempting to fix and repost asap) The AMAZING Khalia Davis (she/her) is a guest on our show today! Here is a link to her website. She is the Artistic Director of Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) and a director and playwright and is so inspiring. She led the premiere of A Kids Play About Racism, based on a kids book about racism by Jelani Memory, creating a new hybrid between live theatrical storytelling and film. This work brought together over 40 theater producing partners and was viewed on Broadway on Demand nearly 80,000 times. Past BACT directing credits: award-nominated world premiere, She Persisted the Musical, based on the popular children's book by Chelsea Clinton, Frog and Toad, Judy Moody and Stink and the Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt. NYC directing credits: Atlantic for Kids, NYCCT, Disney Theatrical Group. What a joy she is! Recommended Resources: Woke Kindergarten and Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast Music provided by JoshuaHeggMusic.com

We're back! It's time for season two of your favorite Broadway series, 32 Bar Cut: The Show! For our first episode, we are thrilled to bring you Disney Theatrical Group's President, Thomas Schumacher. Thomas has been the central figure behind Disney on Broadway's smash hit musicals such as The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin and more. On this episode, Adrienne is asking the questions you want to know - What does a producer actually do? How has Broadway changed since the events of 2020 in regards to the #metoo movement, racism and police brutality & the covid-19 pandemic? What advice does Thomas have for young people who'd like to be a producer in theatre?

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff discuss new perspectives brought about by big ideas. Ashraf interviews James Miles, an actor, teaching artist, arts administrator, and nonprofit executive who shares his professional story and history contributing to systemic change to support youth through the arts, youth culture, and beyond. The episode concludes with a discussion of vulnerability and the self-examination necessary to effectively support young people as our next leaders. In this episode you'll learn: Why the arts should intertwine with other sectors for mutual benefit; How to connect our work to other work through the lens of care and cultural responsiveness; and About the role of vulnerability and self-examination in finding our authentic selves in leadership roles. Please download the transcript here. ABOUT JAMES MILES: An educator in the New York City public schools for almost 20 years prior to moving to Seattle in 2016. Before joining Mentor Washington as the Executive Director, Miles served as the Executive Director of Seattle based Arts Corps. Originally from Chicago, Miles has worked internationally as an artist and educator, who was inspired to foment change after seeing so many children that looked like him, get disregarded and treated like criminals by our educational systems. His acclaimed TedX Talk focuses on his mission to narrow achievement gaps using the arts as a tool to navigate inequitable educational systems. Miles is a Mayoral Appointee to the Seattle Arts Commission, and on the advisory board of SXSW EDU. A former accountant, model, and actor, Miles has facilitated workshops and designed curriculum for the New Victory Theater, Roundabout Theatre, Disney Theatrical Group, Village Theatre, Arts Impact, Denver Performing Arts Center, Impact Schools, and others. Previously a professor at NYU, James taught a myriad of classes, ranging from Acting and Directing to EdTech and Special Education. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James has presented at SXSW EDU, NYU's IMPACT Festival, NYU Shanghai, New York Creative Tech Week, EdTechXEurope, Google Educator Bootcamp, UAEM North America, UAEM Europe, National Guild, ITAC, and provided professional development to teachers across the world. His work has been featured by Pie News, New Profit, Complex Magazine, National Guild, Seattle Times, KOMO, KEXP, NPR, CBS, NBC, US Department of Education, and ASCD. James is a consultant with Continua Consulting, and is the co-founder of LeadersDontLead.com, a leadership coaching agency. Learn more about James Miles and his work at www.freshprofessor.com. James is currently writing a book about youth culture and educational practices, due out this year. WHERE TO FIND JAMES: Twitter: @fresh_professor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshprofessorjamesmiles/ Instagram: @fresh_professor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freshprofessor/ This episode of Why Change? A Podcast for the Creative Generation was powered by Creative Generation. Produced and Edited by Daniel Stanley. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

Mimi Intagliata has a 30 year career working in production and stage management, most recently as Director of Production Operations at Disney Theatrical Group. In this episode of Actorcast, she provides us with a wealth of knowledge and a behind-the-scenes look into how shows are made. We discuss her career path, the biggest challenges involved in her role, and why others within the industry must develop a foundational understanding of production management.Mimi Intagliata (she/her) is the Director of Production Operations at Disney Theatrical Group. During her time at DTG, starting in 2013, she's worked on Beauty and the Beast at Shanghai Disneyland Resort, the Broadway Production of Frozen the Musical, the national tour and theatrical film of Newsies, the new tour of The Lion King, and developmental productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Shakespeare in Love. Mimi has spent over 30 years working in theatrical production. Prior to joining Disney, she was the Director of Production at Paper Mill Playhouse, a premier regional theatre in Millburn, NJ. There she guided over 40 shows to the stage, including the World Premiere of Newsies and the North American Premiere of the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Les Misérables. Before her time at Paper Mill, Mimi was the Production Manager at Dodger Stage Holding, working on, among other shows, the Broadway productions and national tours of 42nd Street and Urinetown, and the off-Broadway Production of Bare: A Pop Opera. She also worked for the touring company NETworks as an Associate Production Manager and, prior to making the transition to Production Managing, was a Stage Manager working in settings as varied as children's theatre, opera, and dinner theatre and spent nearly 10 years criss-crossing the country and globe with touring shows. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Indiana University, Bloomington, and is originally from St. Louis, MO. Mimi currently resides in Maplewood, NJ, with her wife, Alicia, and their two children, Lucas, 18, and Celeste, 15.To learn more about Mimi, please visit her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-intagliata-a716755/. You can learn more about her work with Disney at https://disneyonbroadway.comSign up for the Actorcast Newsletter at Actorcast and join our membership to gain access to exclusive content at Become an Actorcast Premium Member | Actorcast. 

The first international touring stage production of The Lion King opens at Auckland's Spark Arena in June. The musical stage show has already toured throughout Asia, and was slated to open in Wuhan just as the pandemic broke out. Michael Cassel is its executive producer. He's had a fair amount of experience of weathering lock down, both professional and personal; he was one of the first people in Australia to contract Covid-19. Michael is also Executive Producer of the Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and co-producer of Hamilton, currently playing in Sydney. Michael was with the Disney Theatrical Group for ten years, overseeing the company's Broadway stage productions overseas. At the age of twelve Michael understood, just from reading the Jesus Christ Superstar programme that producing was the job for him. He tells Kathryn producing gives him fingers in the most theatrical pies.

The first international touring stage production of The Lion King opens at Auckland's Spark Arena in June. The musical stage show has already toured throughout Asia, and was slated to open in Wuhan just as the pandemic broke out. Michael Cassel is its executive producer. He's had a fair amount of experience of weathering lock down, both professional and personal; he was one of the first people in Australia to contract Covid-19. Michael is also Executive Producer of the Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and co-producer of Hamilton, currently playing in Sydney. Michael was with the Disney Theatrical Group for ten years, overseeing the company's Broadway stage productions overseas. At the age of twelve Michael understood, just from reading the Jesus Christ Superstar programme that producing was the job for him. He tells Kathryn producing gives him fingers in the most theatrical pies.

About the Guest Ashlee Latimer is a producer and writer based in New York City. Co-producing projects include: The Inheritance (Broadway), Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Jungle (West End), and Be More Chill (Broadway, Off-Broadway). In addition to her work with Hunter Arnold's production company, TBD, Ashlee has assisted artists such as Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) and Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series); worked with major NYC theatre companies in various capacities, including Roundabout Theatre Company, Disney Theatrical Group, and Broadway Across America; and most recently was the Brand Strategist for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Through her work with UpLift (Hunter Arnold’s underrepresented producer initiative), as a co-producer on the Broadway revival of Once On This Island, in 2018 Ashlee became the first openly genderfluid person to win a Tony Award. To connect with Ashlee and find out about her upcoming writing projects, visit her https://www.patreon.com/AshleeLatimer (Patreon Page). Connect with Beltline to Broadway Facebook – @beltlinetobroadway Twitter – @beltlinetobroadway Instagram – @beltlinetobroadway Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.beltlinetobroadway.com) Beltline to Broadway is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of RDU on Stage must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/rdu-on-stage/campaigns/3999 (Make an Online Donation to Beltline to Broadway now.) Support this podcast

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on the Shuttered Venues Operators Grants, and recommend a new short circus film from Veronica Blair. Later in the show they call up Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group and leader producer of hit Broadway musicals The Lion King, Frozen, Aladin, and many more. They talk about Tom's path through Disney, his work with Cirque Du Soleil and the Los Angeles Arts Festival, and how we can come out of the pandemic stronger. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Have a great week and talk soon!  

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay share some good news regarding reopening announcements on the Las Vegas strip, updates on the Shuttered Venues Operators Grants, and recommend a new short circus film from Veronica Blair. Later in the show they call up Thomas Schumacher, the president of Disney Theatrical Group and leader producer of hit Broadway musicals The Lion King, Frozen, Aladin, and many more. They talk about Tom's path through Disney, his work with Cirque Du Soleil and the Los Angeles Arts Festival, and how we can come out of the pandemic stronger. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Have a great week and talk soon!

As a girl Lisa struggled mightily in school, until late middle school when she found something she loved and was really good at - theatre. Sharing “I learned more about me pretending to be someone else”, Lisa talks about uncovering her true values and translating into living a juicy life with dreams for the kids of the world. This delightful podcast is about claiming - and living - authentically. Or as Lisa says “We’re often told to improve things we’re bad at. And there’s value in that, as continuous improvement is always healthy. But there’s nothing wrong with finding the thing you’re good at and doing that!” Lisa Mitchell, PhD, is the Director of Education and Audience Engagement at Disney Theatrical Group, where she engages students, teachers, and audiences through Broadway performance and student-driven productions. Current and past field positions include: the Audience Engagement Committee (the Broadway League), the Roger Rees Awards advisory board, the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable board, and the American Alliance for Theatre and Education board. Lisa holds a Doctoral degree in entrepreneurial leadership in education from Johns Hopkins University, an M.S. in educational theater from the City College of New York, and a B.A. in theater from Arizona State University. Her research focuses on developing enduring theater programs in under-resourced schools. She lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in New York and enjoys teaching in higher education and spending time outdoors.

Support the Show ➤ Seeing as it’s the holiday season we thought it was the perfect time to talk about one of the newsest festive institutions: ‘Elf: the Musical.’ As we explore The Story of Buddy the Elf and his efforts to save Christmas they rate all the differences between the musical and the film, Jimi paints a picture about the insane Arena tour in the UK and we wonder if Warner Bros. Theatricals will be able to take on Disney Theatrical Group in the fight for Corporate Broadway! Elf: the Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) iTunes / Spotify SHOW NOTES Check out the outlandish Arena production from the UK. What do you think? Too much? Just right? Let us know! And for something a bit different how about this Japanese production? What are some international productions that you love? If you’re intrigued by Jimi’s lustings why not check out our Newsies episode? There’s plenty there. Here’s a peek at Warner Bros. Theatricals next outing: Dave the Musical! What do you think about the idea of Christmas becoming an American holiday? Let us know your thoughts! We have MERCH! You asked for it, and we listened. We’ve only got a couple of designs up there just now, but stay tuned for more! If you’re an illustrator please get in touch! Remember you can come chat to us about the episode on Twitter and Instagram @jimandtomic! Or if you wanna pop OFF then jump into our email inbox at jimandtomic@gmail.com! Or come hop on to the discord! A Handy Quiz Question If the subject of this musical played basketball for the NBA, he’d be in the top five for basketball players with the largest hands. What show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast interview, Sagnik Nag Chowdhury interviews Khalia Davis. As an actor, Khalia has performed with companies including Bay Area Children's Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Berkeley Playhouse and California Shakespeare Theatre. Now based in New York, she is also a teaching artist for Atlantic Theater Company, Disney Theatrical Group, and New York City Children's Theater. She also taught for PYT! Khalia recently adapted and directed the online production of “A Kid's Play About Racism,” A groundbreaking online performance for families that explains what racism is, how to know it when you see and experience it, and ideas for what you can do about it, which performs August 1 & 2, and can be streamed for free on Broadway on Demand.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

During this episode, I sat down with Khalia Davis, Davied Morales, and Justin Ellington who are all a part of the creative team for A Kids Play About Racism. Khalia adapted this script from Jelani Memory's book, A Kids Book About Racism. Davied is the lead actor and lyricist on this project and Justin is the composer and sound designer. Like always, like, follow, and subscribe for future content. More info about the artists below. Khalia Davis(she/her) is a bicoastal multidisciplinary artist splitting her time between the San Francisco/Bay Area and New York. Directed and devised new works with prominent theaters such as Bay Area Children’s Theater, Atlantic Theater Company’s Atlantic for Kids, New York City Children’s Theater, Spellbound Theatre and more. Ms. Davis recently served as the Director of Inclusion and Education with Brooklyn Children’s Theatre restructuring their children’s musical theater programming through an anti-racism lens and currently teaches with New York City Children's Theater, the Atlantic Acting School, and for Disney Theatrical Group leading music and movement workshops and facilitating audience and community engagement. She is also an Artistic Associate for the nationally-known arts education organization The Story Pirates. As a performer, she has worked regionally and toured nationally on both coasts. Recently awarded the 2019 Emerging Leader Fellowship with TYA/USA and the NYCCT Leader Fellowship for 2019/2020. BA in Theater Arts from the University of Southern California. To learn more about Ms. Davis, check her out at www.khaliadavis.com. Davied (he/him) is an actor and rapper born and raised in the Bay Area. Last year he released an album called "Light Hearted" on all music platforms, starred in SF Playhouse's White Girl's Guide to International Terrorism as Gabe, and recently branched out into film where he was an Elf on Nickelodeon's show "Top Elf" as Zippy Twinkles. Mr. Morales received most of his training through Foothill College where he earned his AA in Theatre Arts and featured in many of their productions. Since then he has worked for companies such as City Lights Theatre Company where he played Nelson in The Siegel, and Anthony in I and You., Shotgun Players where he played Tray in Brownsville Song (B-side for Tray). Morales has also understudied at TheatreWorks in their production of Calligraphy and Proof, and at A.C.T. in their production of Gloria. Throughout the week Davied works at The Red Ladder Theatre Company, teaching improv workshops in prison. Justin Ellington, Composer and Sound Designer, (he/him) Broadway Credits include: Other Desert Cities Off-Broadway credits include: Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Playwrights Horizons); The Rolling Stone, Pass Over, Pipeline (Lincoln Center); Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie (ArsNova); The House That Will Not Stand, Fetch Clay Make Man (New York Theatre Workshop); He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box, The Winter’s Tale (Theatre for a New Audience); Familiar (Steppenwolf); Father Comes Home From the Wars, How to Catch Creation, Until the Flood (Goodman Theatre); Floyd’s, Trouble In Mind (The Guthrie); and Kill Move Paradise (Wilma Theatre). International credits include As You Like It (Stratford Festival) and The American Clock (The Old Vic). www.justinellington.com

Big John sits down with the multi-talented Rachel Silvestrini of YouTube’s Movies, Music and Mayhem and regular competitor on Movie Trivia Schmoedown. Rachel and Big John swap road warrior stories from Warped Tour to Disney Theatrical Group as well as what it takes to get on tour.

Steven is a teaching artist for Disney Theatrical Group, for which he teaches choreography from all of the Disney On Broadway shows. Steven is the creator of Innovative Theatrics... a new web- series featuring musical numbers from New York composers. He holds a BFA from the Boston Conservatory.IG: @Innovative_TheatricsIG: @stvncardonaSFX by Zapsplat

Ashlee Latimer, TONY Award winning producer sat down to talk with Padraic at SETC. Ashlee is a producer and writer based in New York City. Co-producing projects include: The Inheritance (Broadway), Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Jungle (West End), and Be More Chill (Broadway, Off-Broadway). Currently, Ashlee handles creative development for Hunter Arnold's production company, TBD Theatricals. In addition to her work with TBD, Ashlee has assisted artists such as Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) and Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series); worked with major NYC theatre companies in various capacities, including Roundabout Theatre Company, Disney Theatrical Group, and Broadway Across America; and most recently was the Brand Strategist for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

Camp Broadway presents Develop Your Character hosted by Elysa Gardner who talks with theatre insiders about ideas to help culture-loving kids and aspiring artists become great performers at every stage of their lives. This episode features Lisa Mitchell, Director of Education for Disney Theatrical Group, where she oversees Disney Musicals in Schools, a national program committed to developing sustainable theatre programs in schools that don’t have one. The program is currently in 400 schools across 26 cities and positively impacts over 43,000 students annually. Lisa discovered theatre as a student whose academics were significantly improved through engaging in school productions. Today she is one of Broadway’s thought leaders advancing the field of educational theatre. Lisa discusses the important role that teaching artists play in classrooms and offers practical advice for educators who want to provide theatre arts instruction to their students. She believes that the most important resource is “human creativity” and encourages kids who are interested in the arts to “try everything.” By engaging in the theatre in school or after school, kids will see that there are so many aspects to the field and many personal benefits they will receive whether or not they aspire to a career in the sector. Camp Broadway’s Develop Your Character podcast is available on the Broadway Podcast Network and iTunes. For more information on Camp Broadway’s many youth-focused programs, visit campbroadway.com or post a comment about this episode on our Facebook page. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales. Edited by Derek Gunther.

Tom Schumacher is here to talk all about the newest edition of his book HOW DOES THE SHOW GO ON? He is a theatrical producer and currently president of Disney Theatrical Group. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Tony Administration Committee and the Advisory Committee of the American Theatre Wing. This year, he finishes his three year term as Chair Elect of the Board of the Broadway League. Follow @disneyonbroadwayHosted by Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan

On this week's episode, Jamie and Rob are back at Orso where they are joined by Tom Schumacher, President of the Disney Theatrical Group and Chairman of the Board of the Broadway League. Over the past twenty years, Tom has created and overseen the Broadway productions of “The Lion King”, “Mary Poppins”, “Peter and the Starcatcher”, “Newsies”, and “Aladdin”, to name only a few. Together, they discuss his incredible career, the impact of Disney on Broadway, and Tom's spectacular book, “How Does The Show Go On”, now in its third edition. A bit later, Rob gives us a look into The Center Theatre Group, the storied Los Angeles nonprofit theatre where Tom got his start, and before all that, Rob and Jamie address a little show called “Hamilton”.. This Week's Music: “Helpless” from “Hamilton”, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from “The Lion King”, “Arabian Nights” and “High Adventure” from “Aladdin”, “For The First Time” from “Frozen” and “She's In Love” from “The Little Mermaid”. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com   Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc  Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney fans rejoice! The 4th of July is just around the corner, so I share with you the festivities you can expect in the parks. Plus the Disney Theatrical Group will be performing at the D23 Expo. If that's not enough, a classic parade is returning to Disneyland Park. That and so much more on this episode. COMMUNITY: Join the DCTC community and be rewarded including early episode releases. https://tinyurl.com/y97k6jem SHOP: DCTC Merch https://www.redbubble.com/people/DizneyCTC Website - http://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/dizneyctc Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/dizneyctc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DizneyCTC/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DizneyCTC

Clive Chang is an Arts & Entertainment executive and professional musician based in New York City. He currently serves as Director, Strategy & Business Development for Disney Theatrical Group, where he is responsible for steering strategic planning and growth of Disney’s commercial live entertainment businesses worldwide. His key areas of oversight include long-range planning, deal and decision analysis, industry insight, content and franchise management, and new venture development. Prior to Disney, Clive spent three years at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, initially serving as Special Assistant to the President, and subsequently as Director, Strategy & Business Development, where he led a team responsible for internal consulting, earned revenue growth, and special projects. Clive was a key founding member of Lincoln Center’s trailblazing global consulting practice and successfully led projects for both domestic and international clients. In addition to Lincoln Center, Clive has also previously held strategic planning roles at New York City Ballet and New York Road Runners. Outside of corporate life, Clive is active in the community as a musician, appearing frequently as a pianist and music director for concerts, cabarets, special events, professional training programs, and developmental readings and productions. As a composer, his original works range from chamber music to full-length musicals, and have been performed across various venues in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Clive holds a B.Mus (composition, piano) and a B.Com (finance, strategy) from McGill University, an MFA in Musical Theater Writing from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He is Adjunct Faculty in the graduate program in Arts Administration at Columbia University.

Janette is born and raised in the Bronx, NY, where she developed an affinity for competition [dancing], music, and laughing hysterically with her twin sister. She works as the Assistant Manager of Education and Audience Engagement at Disney Theatrical Group. When she is not sharing her love for jazz hands, she likes to make multi-sensory theatre for young people and their families, volunteer with the amazing organization CO/LAB and write letters, haikus and short stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the course of the next 8 weeks I'll be sharing clips from the sessions at the 2018 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Event. "You Are Stronger Than You THink" is a lifestyle and leadership event for go-getter women and teen girls. Our yearly event is practical and inspirational. It's a leadership event with the soul of a Christian women's conference. We laugh. We cry, but we also provide incredible leadership advice for women and girls.  (photo credit: Crystal Clear Photography) In this week's episode you will listen in on a dynamic session that speaks to women in all areas of leadership: Our signature #WorkYourPlan Purpose Panel The You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Event is part Christian women's conference, part business conference. Our #WorkYourPlan Purpose Panel was a perfect illustration of this. Our panelists were Khalilah Elliott of Disney Theatrical Group, Pamela Slim of Ke' Small Business Learning Lab, Evelyn Gaskin of Leadership Excellence Development Academy and Angela Sticca Snyder of Taxanista. The discussion was moderated by Isha Cogborn of Epiphany Institute. The panel discussion was worth the price of admission. I love the combination of practical and spiritual wisdom shared by all our panelists. In this session we dive into... why when we are given a seat at the table we must use our voice answering the question: how do you get people to take you seriously in a new endeavor when you're known for trying multiple things? what it means to say yes to the call of God on YOUR life how to continue to trust God in the race of faith when life doesn't unfold in the way you expected and so much more... This entire series is going to benefit you if... you’re stuck and you aren’t moving forward with the plans you sense are from God, because you fear making mistakes or failing in front of others. you struggle with identifying your strengths and how to use them to make a contribution to yourself, your family and others. you need a plan of simple actions you can take to start dreaming and living again. Show Notes: You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Event   Episode Quote: "It's always the work. Show the Work." - Pam Slim "You're in the room. It's actually a disservice to the people who saw something in you to not use your voice." - Khalilah Elliott "Is preaching the Gospel sexy you bet it is? Changing lives with the word of God...is sexy. Walking in your purpose and being fulfilled...is sexy. If you say yes to the cause and the call for your life and you never look back, God is going to bless you!" - Min Evelyn Gaskin Subscribe to the StrongHer Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on iTunes with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman OR @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me/blog or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

JAMES MILES, Executive Director of Seattle-based Arts Corps / Master Teaching Artist, has worked in arts education for nearly 20 years. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James is the Former Director of Education at Urban Arts Partnership. He has also facilitated workshops and designed curriculum for the New Victory Theater, Roundabout Theatre, Disney Theatrical Group, Theatre for a New Audience, Center of Arts Education, BAX, Brooklyn Arts, Council, Opening Act and(Out)Laws & Justice. Follow him on Twitter @fresh_professor.

Ken Cerniglia, dramaturg and literary manager of Disney Theatrical Group, talks about the making of “Newsies,” the Tony Award-winning musical about a group of newsboys in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Cerniglia is joined by W. Joseph Campbell, a professor in the School of Communication at American University, who will discuss the era in which newsies thrived and the state of journalism at the time.

Disney fans rejoice! On this weeks episode we celebrate and discuss Disney on Broadway and Disney Theatricals including "Beauty and the Beast", "The Lion King", "Newsies", "The Little Mermaid", & "Aladdin". That and so much more on this weeks episode.

The people at Disney Theatrical Group, who produce the company’s live shows, have certainly had a genie in a bottle for the past 20 years, coming up with hit stage musicals based on the films "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Mary Poppins," "The Little Mermaid" and others. But now they’re letting that genie out: "Aladdin," the 1992 film that featured Robin Williams as the voice of the genie, has joined the ranks of Disney’s screen-to-stage properties. With songs by Alan Mencken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin, a new book by Beguilin and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin is playing at the New Amsterdam Theater stage, where New York Times theater critic Charles Isherwood saw it. Here’s his report.