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The end of the year is a busy time for arts administrators, packed with holiday campaigns and fundraising deadlines. With so much happening, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. So today we're taking a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our “why.”  In this episode, we revisit a popular Boot Camp 2024 conversation with CI President Priya Iyer Doshi and Terri Freeman, President of The Lewis Museum, about purpose-driven leadership and the resilience of our industry. Then, we ask arts administrators to reflect on their year and what's fueling their passion in 2025. It will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to tackle what's ahead. CI to Eye with Terri Freeman (1:30) - Live from Boot Camp 2024, CI President Priya Iyer Doshi sits down with Terri Freeman, President of The Lewis Museum. Together they discuss purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and navigating uncertainty with clarity. It's a timely conversation and a powerful reminder of the importance of our work. Ask The Industry (59:30) - Dan takes his microphone to the Boot Camp floor to ask arts administrators about their year in review. They share their excitements, challenges, and what's keeping them inspired as we roll into 2025. Listen for familiar voices from Acadiana Center for the Arts, ArtOps, ArtsWave, Ballet BC, Carnegie Hall, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Charleston Gaillard Center, Cincinnati Arts Association, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Houston Ballet, Huntington Theatre Company, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Madison Symphony Orchestra, New York Theatre Workshop, Paper Mill Playhouse, Proctors Collaborative, Signature Theatre, Trinity Rep, University Musical Society, YoungArts, and ZACH Theatre.

Matty and Kikau chat with Aaron Brown, Cassie Abate, and Tom Delbello, the co-heads of the Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. Their recommendations include Cowboy Carter, The Art and Practice of Musical Theatre, and Director/Choreographer, Tuan Malinowski. -------- Aaron currently serves as a Co-Head of Musical Theatre: Director of Student Relations, Production and New Work at Texas State University. He formerly, served as assistant professor and Co-Coordinator of Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University from 2019-2023. Some of Aaron's past directing credits include the world premiere of ShaWanna Rivon's You're Cordially Invited to Sit-In (Stages), Houston for the Holidays (Stages), Shakespeare in Love, Airness, Detroit '67, Once on this Island, Violet, Godspell (WaterTower), Crazy for You, Hamoncé: A Devised Piece, Black Magic: A Shakespeare Adaption, The Pavilion, and Hairspray. His assistant director credits include the world premiere production of Regina Taylor's Bread (WaterTower Theatre), Ain't Misbehavin (TUTS), and the regional premiere of Dear Jack, Dear Louise (A.D. Players). Aaron Brown holds an MFA in Directing from Baylor University and a BM in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Aaron is a proud supporter and promoter of diversity in the arts. He is a firm believer that Representation Matters! Aaron is grateful for the love of his amazing wife Holly and their two kids, Eliza Grace and Isaiah Carter Brown. Cassie Abate is a Co-Head of the Musical Theatre Program. Cassie originally hails from Sarasota, FL and has spent the last 15 years working as a performer, director and choreographer in New York and throughout the country. Cassie received a BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Miami and an MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University. Other training includes Ann Reinking's Broadway Theatre Project and Gil Stroming's Break the Floor in New York City. Cassie was an adjunct professor in the Musical Theatre Program at Montclair State University as well as a Graduate Student Instructor at San Diego State University where she taught dance at the undergraduate and graduate level. Tom is a Co-head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works. They hold a Masters in Directing from Texas State University. At TXST, Tom has directed Spring Awakening, Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Hair, Speech and Debate, the New Musical workshop of Dylan Spencer's Cat Obedience School, and many other new works. In Texas he has worked as an associate director at regional theatres such as The Zach Theatre in Austin, and Theatre Under the Stars in Houston. Select acting credits include, the world premier and Toronto companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Boys in the Photograph and the North American tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. He has performed at regional theatres across North America and cruised the high seas as a lead vocalist with both Disney Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises.

Texas State University's Richard Robichaux, a professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss his career path, teaching acting for television and movies and his upcoming projects.   A native of East Texas, Robichaux George Pappas on David E. Kelley's “Big Shot” with John Stamos and Yvette Nicole Brown on Disney+. Later this year he will appear in the feature films “The Long Game,” which won the audience award at SXSW, as well as “Hit Man,” a new film with Glen Powell. Other film credits include “Ocean's 8” with an all-star cast and “Where'd You Go Bernadette?” with Cate Blanchett. Robichaux has worked on five films with award-winning director Richard Linklater, including “Boyhood,” which was nominated for six Academy Awards and won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. His theatre credits include the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., Yale Repertory Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and great theatres in New York, California and everywhere in between. Last fall he directed “The Thin Place” at the Zach Theatre in Austin. As a speaker and educator Robichauz is a passionate advocate for arts education. He has been a guest artist and teacher at many of the top programs in the country including Yale University, Juilliard, Pennsylvania State University and the University of California San Diego where he was the Arthur and Molli Wagner Endowed Chair in Acting. During his tenure at UCSD it was ranked the No. 3 program in the world by the Hollywood Reporter. He has delivered keynote addresses and conducted masterclasses for students and teachers at dozens of conferences, festivals and schools. He is also a judge for the College Television Awards presented by the Emmys. He is a member of the Television Academy, SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. FURTHER READING:Lone Star roots bring Richard Robichaux to Texas State theatre facultyRichardRobichaux.com

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Austin Playhouse The NorwegiansZACH Theatre The Girl Who Became Legend What We Talked About The Wiz TienanmenPAs want to join AEA Minority Report Richard Kind - Forum Crazy Trip for Jasmine Hay Fever Juliart MFA tuition Fee Non Profit Theatre Coalition  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests ZACH Theatre Head over HeelsHyde Park Theatre Caught What We Talked About Arabic Chicago RIP Ron Cephas Jones Once upon a one more time closes Musicals in the regions Theatre Camp Streams The Outsiders Musical The Public San Antonio pauses More issues around LGBTQ students More issues with theatres closing (CHI) ART ceases season Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Kathy Valentine is a musician, writer, student and now making her first foray as Musical Director for Zach Theatre's production of Head Over Heels featuring the music of The Go-Go's. She wasn't sure she would love it, but sometimes you've got to go for it to find out. You know Kathy best as the bassist for The Go-Go's, but some of her proudest achievements happened only very recently. And I know you'll be inspired by how openly she shares her tough moments and what she learned from them.

How do you switch up the format of an already popular event to keep your audience guessing...and wanting more? Campaigns and Events Manager, for ZACH Theatre, Hunter Regian chats with Rob today about how the organization was successfully able to update the format and create a new buzz for their signature fundraising event Red, Hot & Soul which was held in the Spring of 2023. Hunter talks about a variety of topics on what it takes to produce a successful gala or signature fundraiser including how to create a wow moment to kick off a new event format, celebrate your donors, integrate your non-profits programs into your event in fun and entertaining ways, and the importance of keeping a tight program that leaves the audience wanting more. 

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests ZACH Theatre RoeCommunication by Captivation Frank's Place What We Talked AboutPeter Pan Goes Wrong The Thanksgiving Play Prmia facie Good Night Oscar Summer, 1976 RIP Todd Haimes RIP Barry Humphries (Dame Edna) Nine Concert Theatre for Activism The TENT & Juliet to tour Lighthouse (immersive Drinking)  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies release a second single and video, "Merry-Go-Round”, on March 10, 2023 on streaming services ahead of a full album CD, vinyl and digital release. Different Game comes out worldwide on March 31st on UK indie label Cooking Vinyl Records.“The song” says Rod Argent “is about dealing with life by always staying true to yourself, by playing for real, & realising that there will always be ups and downs. But the wheel of the Merry-Go-Round revolves & chances will come! - but you have to be in shape and prepared when they do!!”Their first track, “Dropped Reeling & Stupid” has been charting on the UK Heritage Charts forthe last 5 weeks, peaking at #18. The iconic British psychedelic pop legends' forthcoming documentary, Hung Up On A Dream, will premiere at Austin's famed music & film festival, South by SouthWest (SXSW) on March 12, 2023 at the ZACH Theatre, with a 2nd screening on March 17. The documentary's director, Robert Schwartzman says “The soundtrack of my life is The Zombies' timeless album Odessey and Oracle. It inspired me to start writing songs and chase the dream of being in a band.” While at SXSW, The Zombies will be doing a number of performances, including three free-to-the-public* shows

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies release a second single and video, "Merry-Go-Round”, on March 10, 2023 on streaming services ahead of a full album CD, vinyl and digital release. Different Game comes out worldwide on March 31st on UK indie label Cooking Vinyl Records.“The song” says Rod Argent “is about dealing with life by always staying true to yourself, by playing for real, & realising that there will always be ups and downs. But the wheel of the Merry-Go-Round revolves & chances will come! - but you have to be in shape and prepared when they do!!”Their first track, “Dropped Reeling & Stupid” has been charting on the UK Heritage Charts forthe last 5 weeks, peaking at #18. The iconic British psychedelic pop legends' forthcoming documentary, Hung Up On A Dream, will premiere at Austin's famed music & film festival, South by SouthWest (SXSW) on March 12, 2023 at the ZACH Theatre, with a 2nd screening on March 17. The documentary's director, Robert Schwartzman says “The soundtrack of my life is The Zombies' timeless album Odessey and Oracle. It inspired me to start writing songs and chase the dream of being in a band.” While at SXSW, The Zombies will be doing a number of performances, including three free-to-the-public* shows

Michael Rader (michaelrader.com)(IG:@mrmichaelrader)(TW:@mrmichaelrader) is a director, artistic director and arts consultant based in New York City who made his mark internationally as an Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil. Her is the current Acting General Manager for Theatre Aspen. Prior to that, he served as the Artistic Director and then Producing Artistic Director for the historic Cape Playhouse where he was celebrated for leading the organization through a significant renaissance and securing the theatre's position in the American Theatre landscape. His diverse career in the arts has afforded him positions such as a Resident Director for Cirque du Soleil, Broadway Liaison and Arts Education Consultant to the New York City Department of Education and Director of Entertainment for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. During Rader's tenure with The Cape Playhouse, the organization flourished through a remarkable period of growth and advancement. During this five-year period, Rader was responsible for innovative advancements in programming, significant improvements to the quality of productions, implementing a new arts education wing, substantially expanding and overhauling all production and artistic departments, securing vital funding for infrastructure advancements and programming expansions, and modifying The Playhouse's performance calendar to allow for the implementation of higher quality and Broadway-caliber productions. These advancements resulted in substantial increases in ticket sales, a vast resurgence of patrons and subscribers, successful fundraising that set the theatre on strong financial footing, being named one of the “50 Best Small Stage Theatres in America", consistently being awarded "Best Cape Cod Theatre" each season under his leadership, the elimination of all preexisting debt, the generation of significant profits each season after a prolonged period of financial loss, and netting nearly one-million dollars in cumulative assets. Under his leadership, Cape Playhouse highlights included Gypsy starring Julia Murney, Steel Magnolias starring Judy Kuhn and Mary Testa, Little Shop of Horrors starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Noises Off with Heidi Gardner, The Importance of Being Earnest with Edward Hibbert and productions of Million Dollar Quartet, South Pacific and A Chorus Line that broke previous box office records. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Rader guided the transformation of programming to include outdoor concerts, New England centric lectures, a streaming production of A Christmas Carol, the creation of The Gertrude Lawrence Awards, and diverse digital content, including an array of online educational offerings. Rader was also responsible for forming and leading a national Covid Taskforce comprising senior leadership from arts organizations around the United States, designed to help theatres collaborate on successfully navigating the pandemic. The culmination of Rader's tenure at The Playhouse allowed for the launch of a master plan initiative and expansive capital campaign aimed at significant renovations and expansions for the 22-acre arts campus. The Cape Playhouse exists today as one of the great surviving icons of the American summer theater. Select additional highlights as a director, producer or associate include: A Christmas Story; The Musical(National Tour), Stalking The Bogeyman (NYTimes Critics Pick, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Varekai(Cirque Du Soleil), The Testament of Mary, Deep Love (NYMF 2015), A Christmas Carol (National Tour), Mandela! with Norm Lewis, You are Not Alone with Betty Buckley and Lea DeLaria, and productions with Sacramento Music Circus, The ZACH Theatre, The York Theatre Company, The Actors Studio Repertory Theatre, The Human Race Theatre, The Dramatist Guild, The Huron Playhouse, The Forestburgh Playhouse, Joe's Pub and the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway benefit production of William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle. Michael's direction of the show, benefiting marriage equality, was acclaimed as "…profound and visionary".  Following the 2013 Broadway production, Rader was granted the exclusive rights to re-conceive Colm Tóibín's controversial hit play The Testament of Mary. Rader's reimagined version features five actresses sharing the title role – each woman representing a different cultural ideal of Mary. Michael is passionate about and committed to finding ways of utilizing the arts as a tool to empower the lives of those less fortunate, especially children in need. It was during his initial time working with chronically ill children that Michael fully realized his passion for humanitarian work, especially when it involved working within the arts. He regularly teaches acting and audition technique classes in NYC and has served on the faculty of SongFest at the Colburn School in Los Angeles and The Summit School near Washington, DC. Rader is a graduate of Wright State University, the esteemed Actors Studio MFA Directing Program, an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and a proud member of SDC.

Michael Rader (michaelrader.com)(IG:@mrmichaelrader)(TW:@mrmichaelrader) is a director, artistic director and arts consultant based in New York City who made his mark internationally as an Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil. Her is the current Acting General Manager for Theatre Aspen. Prior to that, he served as the Artistic Director and then Producing Artistic Director for the historic Cape Playhouse where he was celebrated for leading the organization through a significant renaissance and securing the theatre's position in the American Theatre landscape. His diverse career in the arts has afforded him positions such as a Resident Director for Cirque du Soleil, Broadway Liaison and Arts Education Consultant to the New York City Department of Education and Director of Entertainment for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. During Rader's tenure with The Cape Playhouse, the organization flourished through a remarkable period of growth and advancement. During this five-year period, Rader was responsible for innovative advancements in programming, significant improvements to the quality of productions, implementing a new arts education wing, substantially expanding and overhauling all production and artistic departments, securing vital funding for infrastructure advancements and programming expansions, and modifying The Playhouse's performance calendar to allow for the implementation of higher quality and Broadway-caliber productions. These advancements resulted in substantial increases in ticket sales, a vast resurgence of patrons and subscribers, successful fundraising that set the theatre on strong financial footing, being named one of the “50 Best Small Stage Theatres in America", consistently being awarded "Best Cape Cod Theatre" each season under his leadership, the elimination of all preexisting debt, the generation of significant profits each season after a prolonged period of financial loss, and netting nearly one-million dollars in cumulative assets. Under his leadership, Cape Playhouse highlights included Gypsy starring Julia Murney, Steel Magnolias starring Judy Kuhn and Mary Testa, Little Shop of Horrors starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Noises Off with Heidi Gardner, The Importance of Being Earnest with Edward Hibbert and productions of Million Dollar Quartet, South Pacific and A Chorus Line that broke previous box office records. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Rader guided the transformation of programming to include outdoor concerts, New England centric lectures, a streaming production of A Christmas Carol, the creation of The Gertrude Lawrence Awards, and diverse digital content, including an array of online educational offerings. Rader was also responsible for forming and leading a national Covid Taskforce comprising senior leadership from arts organizations around the United States, designed to help theatres collaborate on successfully navigating the pandemic. The culmination of Rader's tenure at The Playhouse allowed for the launch of a master plan initiative and expansive capital campaign aimed at significant renovations and expansions for the 22-acre arts campus. The Cape Playhouse exists today as one of the great surviving icons of the American summer theater. ​ Select additional highlights as a director, producer or associate include: A Christmas Story; The Musical(National Tour), Stalking The Bogeyman (NYTimes Critics Pick, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Varekai(Cirque Du Soleil), The Testament of Mary, Deep Love (NYMF 2015), A Christmas Carol (National Tour), Mandela! with Norm Lewis, You are Not Alone with Betty Buckley and Lea DeLaria, and productions with Sacramento Music Circus, The ZACH Theatre, The York Theatre Company, The Actors Studio Repertory Theatre, The Human Race Theatre, The Dramatist Guild, The Huron Playhouse, The Forestburgh Playhouse, Joe's Pub and the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway benefit production of William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle. Michael's direction of the show, benefiting marriage equality, was acclaimed as "…profound and visionary".    Following the 2013 Broadway production, Rader was granted the exclusive rights to re-conceive Colm Tóibín's controversial hit play The Testament of Mary. Rader's reimagined version features five actresses sharing the title role – each woman representing a different cultural ideal of Mary.   Michael is passionate about and committed to finding ways of utilizing the arts as a tool to empower the lives of those less fortunate, especially children in need. It was during his initial time working with chronically ill children that Michael fully realized his passion for humanitarian work, especially when it involved working within the arts. He regularly teaches acting and audition technique classes in NYC and has served on the faculty of SongFest at the Colburn School in Los Angeles and The Summit School near Washington, DC. Rader is a graduate of Wright State University, the esteemed Actors Studio MFA Directing Program, an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab and a proud member of SDC.

There are leading luxury realtors, and then there's Camille Abbott. There are amazing luxury real estate markets, and then there's Austin, TX.  An amazing conversation with one of luxury real estate's best, one of Austin's best, Camille Abbott of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty.CamilleAbbottATX.comSince 1984 Camille Abbott has built her real estate business giving back to the community in which she lives as well as to the clients she serves. Many are repeat customers because they know they can count on Camille for the real estate knowledge needed to help them achieve their real estate goals whether they are a buyer or seller. A great number of those people are referrals from clients who know and trust her. They entrust a dear friend or family member or co-worker to her knowing that she will do what it takes to achieve their real estate goals. Camille takes those referrals very seriously and prides herself on meeting the clients' expectations and more.Whether dealing with CEOs of companies, powerful attorneys, entertainers, or friends and family, luxury real estate or investment property, Camille knows that a real estate transaction is emotional and stressful. She relieves that stress and takes the steps to make the purchase or sale happen. Camille is the party in the transaction who helps her client make sound, educated, decisions based on reliable information and experience, and that keeps her clients not only coming back but sending others. In short, she is a problem solver and a skilled listener. She takes great pride in knowing that she has served her client well. To Camille, being a Realtor is more than just a sign in the yard and having access to the MLS. It is being a trusted advisor.Fueled by tremendous support from her family and friends, she left a career in theatre arts education at the secondary school level and built a successful real estate business working for the best firms in the city. She experienced Austin when it was a university town and state capital, and now she is proud to call the Live Music Capital of the World her home. Over the years, she has served The Paramount Theatre, Rodeo Austin, ZACH Theatre, Central Texas Girls Scouts as committee chair, board member, and volunteer. She is a graduate of Leadership Austin. It is her hope to leave a legacy for all Austinites. Camille is an advocate for animals who cannot speak for themselves through Austin Pets Alive and the ASPCA. She currently serves on the board of the American Cutting Horse Association. Camille is a respected Realtor in the city of Austin who is known for her enthusiasm, compassion, real estate knowledge and her positive energy. The belief that education is power has kept Camille continuing her education and has earned her numerous prestigious professional designations.Though thinking she would always make her way to the Broadway stage and maybe even a Tony award, she now proudly says, “I am a Realtor.” She is definitely not the same old song and dance.CamilleAbbott.SothebysRealty.com

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 64.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and at www.heilmanandhaver.com!   IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Laura Galt Laura Galt is a Tony Nominated Broadway co-producer (The Prom), indie film director, producer, casting director, assistant director, actor, educator/teaching artist, speech-language pathologist, and mom based in Austin, TX.  She coordinated extras casting on Aged Out (starring Tye Sheridan of X-Men and Ready Player One) which premiered at SXSW 2018. She is currently working on the producing/capitalization team for The Outsiders Musical (based on the SE Hinton novel/Francis Ford Coppola film) which is in development for Broadway. (World premiere-La Jolla Playhouse Feb/March 2023.)  Laura co-conceptualized and produced a SXSW 2018 panel, Hollywood to Broadway: Adapting Films for Stage, and the 2019 SXSW panel, Film & Music: Collaborating on Broadway. She has served on Zach Theatre's Education Board and is currently involved as a teaching artist and judge for Young Playwrights for Change, a national middle school playwriting competition run by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education in collaboration with Zach Theatre.  Young Playwrights for Change has a goal to produce meaningful conversations that will ripple across our nation to provoke change by sparking conversations and discussion throughout classrooms, schools, and communities.      Laura has also worked in Los Angeles at International Creative Management, as an associate publicist for Nancy Seltzer Public Relations, and was a part of the publicity team for Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Kathy Bates, Placido Domingo, Rob Reiner, and Jonathan Demme's acclaimed film Philadelphia.  Laura was also Julia Louis Dreyfus's assistant and worked for Burt Reynolds Productions.  In college, Laura interned for Senator David Boren. She enjoys championing education, up and coming filmmakers, theatre, and dance, and has a goal of involving herself and others in stage and screen narratives that have relevant messages and shift representation paradigms for women, youth, and underrepresented populations. She joined us from her home in Austin, TX.    Connect with Laura: Web: www.lauragalt.com and atxrandom.com Twitter: @mslauragalt Instagram: @atxrandom

The standard history - which Zach has touted and which we have repeated - states that Austin's regional theater was born in 1932. Not so it turns out. According to contemporary stories in newspaper archives now easily available online, what eventually became Zach premiered as the Austin Community Players in 1921. That troupe turned into the Austin Little Theatre in 1927. It took the name Austin Civic Theater in 1949 and Zachary Scott Theater Center in 1967.

      Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsGeorgetown Palace Theatre The Odd Couple (Female Version)ZACH Theatre Somebody Loves you, Mr. Hatch What We Talked About The Fantasticks Recording Gay Fantasticks in MI LA Times.. Theatre is back, but…. Cameras for Take Me Out Life of Pi – Boston Why ‘Best Enseble' Mrs Doubtfire Trevor, The Musical American Theatre Mag publisher to retire Let Actors Act Music Man Standing Room Olney Theatre Company's Music Man Parade  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)  

For our 99th episode, we are so excited to share this conversation with Tina's Chanel Haynes! Discovered by Quincy Jones while she was still a teenager, Chanel became a founding member of the gospel trio, Trinitee 5:7. As lead singer of the group, Chanel sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide and earned two Grammy nominations. The trio spent nearly two decades entertaining audiences around the world in arenas ranging from Madison Square Garden to Wembley Stadium. The group was managed by Matthew Knowles.Her first album went Platinum and spent 50 weeks on Billboard's top R&B albums chart, while both of her first two albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel chart.  Chanel made her theatre debut starring as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill at the Zach Theatre in Austin, Texas. For her performance, she won Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the B. Iden Payne Awards.Chanel is making her West End debut as Tina Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Chanel had an incredible journey landing the role, which led to her relocating her entire family to London. In this special episode, recorded in Oxford Circus, Chanel discusses why she was drawn to playing Tina Turner onstage, the audition process and conquering one of the most demanding roles in the West End (plus lots more!). Tina is booking at the Aldwych Theatre until Sunday 18th December 2022. Visit www.tinathemusical.com for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

In Episode 85 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Holly Wissmann, Director of Philanthropy of Breakthrough Central Texas & President of AFP Greater Austin Chapter, whose mission is to facilitate ethical and effective philanthropy in Central Texas. The members of the Greater Austin Chapter represent a cross-section of professionals who serve the diverse nonprofit organizations of the Austin community. Stephen and Holly Wissmann talk about Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Austin Chapter's Philanthropy Day that is coming up March 24, 2022 along with AFP's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) locally and globally and the paradigm shift happening in the non-profit sector from donor-centered to community-centered fundraising. Holly Wissmann leads AFP's major gifts program and has helped grow the individual giving program from $500,000 to $3 million annually, serving more than 2,600 students on their path to becoming first-generation college graduates. Having experienced the transformative impact of higher education on her own family, Holly is honored to have the opportunity to pay forward that gift every day, serving on a team dedicated to educational equity and partnering with students and families to realize their college dreams. Prior to joining the Breakthrough family in 2013, Holly served for seven years at ZACH Theatre, where she was on the team responsible for the Topfer Theatre Capital Campaign. A proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and Terry Scholar alumna, she holds a B.B.A. in Marketing and B.A. in Dance and serves on the Terry Foundation Alumni Advisory Board. In her 11 years as an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Holly has served in a variety of volunteer and leadership roles, including Philanthropy Day Chair and current President of the Greater Austin Chapter. In her personal time, she performs with East Austin-based, AZTLAN Dance Company, her artistic home for 16 years, and loves spending time with her partner, Fabian, and their fur babies, Xochi, Xico, and Ivan.

There are leading luxury realtors, and then there's Camille Abbott. There are amazing luxury real estate markets, and then there's Austin, TX.  An amazing conversation with one of luxury real estate's best, one of Austin's best, Camille Abbott of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty.CamilleAbbott.SothebysRealty.comSince 1984 Camille Abbott has built her real estate business giving back to the community in which she lives as well as to the clients she serves. Many are repeat customers because they know they can count on Camille for the real estate knowledge needed to help them achieve their real estate goals whether they are a buyer or seller. A great number of those people are referrals from clients who know and trust her. They entrust a dear friend or family member or co-worker to her knowing that she will do what it takes to achieve their real estate goals. Camille takes those referrals very seriously and prides herself on meeting the clients' expectations and more.Whether dealing with CEOs of companies, powerful attorneys, entertainers, or friends and family, luxury real estate or investment property, Camille knows that a real estate transaction is emotional and stressful. She relieves that stress and takes the steps to make the purchase or sale happen. Camille is the party in the transaction who helps her client make sound, educated, decisions based on reliable information and experience, and that keeps her clients not only coming back but sending others. In short, she is a problem solver and a skilled listener. She takes great pride in knowing that she has served her client well. To Camille, being a Realtor is more than just a sign in the yard and having access to the MLS. It is being a trusted advisor.Fueled by tremendous support from her family and friends, she left a career in theatre arts education at the secondary school level and built a successful real estate business working for the best firms in the city. She experienced Austin when it was a university town and state capital, and now she is proud to call the Live Music Capital of the World her home. Over the years, she has served The Paramount Theatre, Rodeo Austin, ZACH Theatre, Central Texas Girls Scouts as committee chair, board member, and volunteer. She is a graduate of Leadership Austin. It is her hope to leave a legacy for all Austinites. Camille is an advocate for animals who cannot speak for themselves through Austin Pets Alive and the ASPCA. She currently serves on the board of the American Cutting Horse Association. Camille is a respected Realtor in the city of Austin who is known for her enthusiasm, compassion, real estate knowledge and her positive energy. The belief that education is power has kept Camille continuing her education and has earned her numerous prestigious professional designations.Though thinking she would always make her way to the Broadway stage and maybe even a Tony award, she now proudly says, “I am a Realtor.” She is definitely not the same old song and dance.CamilleAbbott.SothebysRealty.com

MATT LENZ (mattlenzdirector.com) is a New York based freelance theater director who has worked all over the world with many of the industry's biggest and brightest talents.  Matt was the Associate Director to Tony Award-winner Jack O’Brien on the original production of Hairspray on Broadway, National Tours, Las Vegas, the UK, Toronto and in Cologne, Germany.  Matt was also the Associate Director for Catch Me If You Can on Broadway and directed the 2012-13 first national tour. He directed acclaimed Hairspray productions at The Paper Mill Playhouse, the St. Louis MUNY as well as 3 national tours and a ground-breaking production in Johannesburg, South Africa.     Other credits include: the Off-Broadway hit comedy The Irish Curse at Soho Rep, Idaho! for New York Musical Theatre Festival (winner “Best Director” and “Best Show of Fest” Awards 2008) and at the Forestburgh Playhouse, Susie Mosher’s The Great Daisy Theory Off-Broadway, Fingers and Toes at NYMF, The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken: WICKED's 5th Anniversary at the Gershwin Theater, Saint Heaven, a world premiere musical at The Stamford Center for the Arts, The Irish Curse for the NY International Fringe Festival, [title of show] at the George Street Playhouse, Les Miserables, God of Carnage, Love! Valour! Compassion!, and Dirty Blond at Zach Theatre in Austin, South Pacific at Casa Manana and North Carolina Theater, The Full Monty at NCT, Disney's Beauty and the Beast at The MUNY in St Louis, The North Carolina Theater and Michigan Opera Theater, Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida at The MUNY and at Gateway Playhouse, the world premiere of Martin Casella’s Scituate at the Stamford Center for the Arts, Confidentially Cole at the Tiffany Theatre in LA, Twelfth Night, Hair, The Ten Percent Revue, The Who's Tommy and the Off-Broadway premiere of Alan Ball’s The Amazing Adventures of Tense Guy.   Matt is the Associate Director for The Velocity of Autumn on Broadway and Carnegie Hall's star-studded Guys and Dolls concert.  He was the Resident Director for Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and National Tours. Also for Disney Theatrical, he was Associate Director on Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida in its World Premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Matt directed the current Off-Broadway revival of Pageant: The Musical and is developing several Broadway musicals including Chasing Rainbows and Dust and Shadow. He regularly teaches master classes and workshops in NYC and around the country at universities and for performing arts organizations. He received the 2010 Kevin Kline Award for Best Director, is a teaching artist for the Broadway Dreams Foundation and a Member of SDC.

MATT LENZ (mattlenzdirector.com) is a New York based freelance theater director who has worked all over the world with many of the industry's biggest and brightest talents.  Matt was the Associate Director to Tony Award-winner Jack O’Brien on the original production of Hairspray on Broadway, National Tours, Las Vegas, the UK, Toronto and in Cologne, Germany.  Matt was also the Associate Director for Catch Me If You Can on Broadway and directed the 2012-13 first national tour. He directed acclaimed Hairspray productions at The Paper Mill Playhouse, the St. Louis MUNY as well as 3 national tours and a ground-breaking production in Johannesburg, South Africa.     Other credits include: the Off-Broadway hit comedy The Irish Curse at Soho Rep, Idaho! for New York Musical Theatre Festival (winner “Best Director” and “Best Show of Fest” Awards 2008) and at the Forestburgh Playhouse, Susie Mosher’s The Great Daisy Theory Off-Broadway, Fingers and Toes at NYMF, The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken: WICKED's 5th Anniversary at the Gershwin Theater, Saint Heaven, a world premiere musical at The Stamford Center for the Arts, The Irish Curse for the NY International Fringe Festival, [title of show] at the George Street Playhouse, Les Miserables, God of Carnage, Love! Valour! Compassion!, and Dirty Blond at Zach Theatre in Austin, South Pacific at Casa Manana and North Carolina Theater, The Full Monty at NCT, Disney's Beauty and the Beast at The MUNY in St Louis, The North Carolina Theater and Michigan Opera Theater, Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida at The MUNY and at Gateway Playhouse, the world premiere of Martin Casella’s Scituate at the Stamford Center for the Arts, Confidentially Cole at the Tiffany Theatre in LA, Twelfth Night, Hair, The Ten Percent Revue, The Who's Tommy and the Off-Broadway premiere of Alan Ball’s The Amazing Adventures of Tense Guy.   Matt is the Associate Director for The Velocity of Autumn on Broadway and Carnegie Hall's star-studded Guys and Dolls concert.  He was the Resident Director for Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and National Tours. Also for Disney Theatrical, he was Associate Director on Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida in its World Premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Matt directed the current Off-Broadway revival of Pageant: The Musical and is developing several Broadway musicals including Chasing Rainbows and Dust and Shadow. He regularly teaches master classes and workshops in NYC and around the country at universities and for performing arts organizations. He received the 2010 Kevin Kline Award for Best Director, is a teaching artist for the Broadway Dreams Foundation and a Member of SDC.

In this episode, Austin actress and educator Michelle Alexander reflects on her journey as a Black artist, especially her roles in ZACH Theatre's production of Anna Deveare Smith's Notes from the Field. Host - Adam RobertsGuest - Michelle AlexanderEditor - Riley WessonGraphic Designer - Scott FergusonVoice Memos Theme Music Composer - J. Quinton JohnsonA close-captioned version of this episode can be found here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsZACH Theatre Songs Under The StarsWhat We Talked AboutAnn Reinking Save Our Stages Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom West Bank Cafe Rattouile – Tic Tok Musical !? Cast Party – Orpheum cast party cookbook. Songs/YouTubesHamildolph Mean Girls Rockin’ Around The Pole Laura Benati – Everybody’s waiting for Home for the holidays – Mdu Madela & Nteliseng NkhelaThank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsThe Vortex OdysseyZACH Theatre Songs Under the Stars What We Talked AboutNotorious RBG Macy’s TG Parade Northern Stage Company – 1st LORT to be allowed to perform Classic Stage Assassins Fauchi on Theatre She is Risen Vol II Raul Esparza “The Waves” Berkley What the Constitution Means to me on Prime Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Zach Theatre recently announced it will postpone its production of “The Sound of Music,” the final planned show of its 2019-2020 season. JB and Whitney spoke with the Artistic Director of the Zach Theatre, Dave Steakley, to discuss the theatre's plans for online classes and camps, the streaming platform, Zach Now, and big plans for the Zach Theatre plaza! zachtheatre.org

Michael Rader is the Producing Artistic Director of The Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. His diverse career in the arts has afforded him positions such as Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil, a Broadway Liaison and Arts Education Consultant to the New York City Department of Education and Director of Entertainment of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Rader’s select highlights as a director, associate or resident director include: A Christmas Story (National Tour), Stalking The Bogeyman (NYTimes Critics Pick, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Varekai (Cirque Du Soleil), The Testament of Mary, Scrooge: The Musical (National Tour), Mandela! with Norm Lewis, You are Not Alone with Betty Buckley and Lea DeLaria, and productions with Sacramento Music Circus, ACT, The ZACH Theatre, The York Theatre Company, The Actors Studio Repertory Theatre, The Human Race Theatre, The Dramatist Guild, The Huron Playhouse, The Forestburgh Playhouse, Joe’s Pub and the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway benefit production of William Finn’s Elegies: A Song Cycle. MichaelRader.com & @MrMichaelRader

This week's episode of Head Above Water brings us the writer/director of the feature film, Jezebel, the inimitable Numa Perrier. Jezebel had its world premiere at SXSW 2019 in the avant-garde Visions category and was recently acquired by Ava DuVernay's ARRAY.The film will be premiering in theaters and on Netflix on January 16, 2020. I was lucky and honored to moderate a Q&A for the film at its buzz screening at SXSW: a sold out, packed out at the ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas.Numa and I have a fantastic conversation where we cover a whole range of topics concerning independent filmmakers today, such as the fear of making an autobiographical picture, how one comes to find their creative voice when growing up in a non-creative environment, and why a SXSW selection of your film isn't necessarily the cure for one's anxiety when navigating a career as a filmmaker. This episode also marks our move to a weekly format! For the time being, we'll be breaking up our interviews into half hour episodes, so you don't have to wait for 2 whole weeks anymore for a fresh episode! This should also make the shows easier to listen to for folks who can't always find the time to dedicate to an hour-plus long show.Don't forget to leave us a rating or a review on your podcast platform of choice, and we'd love to hear from you! Stay tuned for more exciting news about the show with a little side of bonus content coming at you soon!Produced & Hosted by Jason CharnickMusic by Jason David WhiteSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HeadAboveWater)

In this week’s episode of Yes But Why Podcast, our host Amy chats with Amsterdam-based improv instructor Laura Doorneweerd and Austin-based improv instructor Kevin Miller. Kevin and Laura are friends from way back. When we sat down for this interview, Laura had just taught workshops at Hideout Theatre’s Improvised Play Festival and was about to kick off a world tour. Kevin was so excited to have his pal in town that he shared his interview time with her!Kevin Miller is the current dean of the Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation at the ZACH Theatre in downtown Austin. Laura Doorneweerd is an independent improv trainer and performer in The Netherlands and across the world. Both of these great friends are the leaders of the next generation of international improvisers! We kick off the discussion talking about how when we were little, we were performers at heart! Listen in as Laura and Kevin tell stories about bad relationships, traveling improviser adventures and the journey of feeling comfortable onstage! This is a really great interview with longtime improvisers sharing amazing life lessons! Stay tuned for the Torture Room format discussion! Enjoy. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

In this week’s episode of Yes But Why Podcast, our host Amy chats with Amsterdam-based improv instructor Laura Doorneweerd and Austin-based improv instructor Kevin Miller. Kevin and Laura are friends from way back. When we sat down for this interview, Laura had just taught workshops at Hideout Theatre’s Improvised Play Festival and was about to kick off a world tour. Kevin was so excited to have his pal in town that he shared his interview time with her! Kevin Miller is the current dean of the Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation at the ZACH Theatre in downtown Austin. Laura Doorneweerd is an independent improv trainer and performer in The Netherlands and across the world. Both of these great friends are the leaders of the next generation of international improvisers! We kick off the discussion talking about how when we were little, we were performers at heart! Listen in as Laura and Kevin tell stories about bad relationships, traveling improviser adventures and the journey of feeling comfortable onstage! This is a really great interview with longtime improvisers sharing amazing life lessons! Stay tuned for the Torture Room format discussion! Enjoy. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

In this week’s episode of Yes But Why Podcast, our host Amy chats with Amsterdam-based improv instructor Laura Doorneweerd and Austin-based improv instructor Kevin Miller. Kevin and Laura are friends from way back. When we sat down for this interview, Laura had just taught workshops at Hideout Theatre’s Improvised Play Festival and was about to kick off a world tour. Kevin was so excited to have his pal in town that he shared his interview time with her!Kevin Miller is the current dean of the Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation at the ZACH Theatre in downtown Austin. Laura Doorneweerd is an independent improv trainer and performer in The Netherlands and across the world. Both of these great friends are the leaders of the next generation of international improvisers! We kick off the discussion talking about how when we were little, we were performers at heart! Listen in as Laura and Kevin tell stories about bad relationships, traveling improviser adventures and the journey of feeling comfortable onstage! This is a really great interview with longtime improvisers sharing amazing life lessons! Stay tuned for the Torture Room format discussion! Enjoy. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

In this week’s episode of Yes But Why Podcast, our host Amy chats with Amsterdam-based improv instructor Laura Doorneweerd and Austin-based improv instructor Kevin Miller. Kevin and Laura are friends from way back. When we sat down for this interview, Laura had just taught workshops at Hideout Theatre’s Improvised Play Festival and was about to kick off a world tour. Kevin was so excited to have his pal in town that he shared his interview time with her! Kevin Miller is the current dean of the Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation at the ZACH Theatre in downtown Austin. Laura Doorneweerd is an independent improv trainer and performer in The Netherlands and across the world. Both of these great friends are the leaders of the next generation of international improvisers! We kick off the discussion talking about how when we were little, we were performers at heart! Listen in as Laura and Kevin tell stories about bad relationships, traveling improviser adventures and the journey of feeling comfortable onstage! This is a really great interview with longtime improvisers sharing amazing life lessons! Stay tuned for the Torture Room format discussion! Enjoy. Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

“It’s brand or be branded.” That’s the ultimatum that Deb Gabor presented this week on the On Brand podcast. The founder and CEO of Sol Marketing and author of the new bestselling book Branding Is Sex explained that if you aren’t talking to your customers, finding out what’s important to them, and making that a part of your brand story, you run the risk of being branded by them. She discussed all of this on the On Brand podcast. About Deb Gabor Deb Gabor is the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing. Deb Gabor was born to brand. Deb is a brand dominatrix and investor pitch whisperer with legendarily bad travel karma. In her capacity as Sol’s strategic and spiritual leader, Deb has led research engagements and brand strategy development for organizations ranging from international household names like Dell, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and NBC Universal, to digital winners like Allrecipes, Cheezburger and Rentpath, to well-loved Austin icons like Austin Ventures, KUT/KUTX, ZACH Theatre, HomeAway, RetailMeNot, The University of Texas at Austin and St. Edward’s University. Deb is author of the bestselling book, Branding is Sex. Get Your Customer Laid and Sell the Hell Out of Anything. Before starting Sol Marketing in 2003, Deb was Senior Vice President at Citigate Cunningham, a strategic communication firm serving technology digital media and financial brands around the world. Prior to that, Deb was the managing director of brand research and strategy at IntelliQuest. Before crossing the chasm to agency work, Deb worked in house as a brand manager and marketing manager at several high tech companies in the Chicago area. Deb is a proud member of the Austin chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization and serves on the board as Learning Chair. Additionally, she has served on the board of directors of the Jewish Community Association of Austin and Austin Children’s Theatre, and on the ZACH Theater board’s marketing committee. Episode Highlights So what does it mean to be ‘born to brand.’ “The legendary basketball coach John Wooden said that he was ‘born to coach.’ He ‘couldn’t not coach.’ That’s how he sees the world. Brands are how I see the world. They exist in the hearts and minds of our customers.” Deb’s definition of a brand? “It’s the sum total of all relationships, connections, and emotions around a person or organization.” The Deb Gabor Mini MBA in Branding. “It comes down to three questions — (1) What does using your brand or your product allow the customer to say about themselves? (2) What single thing do you do better than anyone else? (3) How do you make your customer the hero of your story? Brands that do this — that make people feel — will win today.” Brand storytelling vs. the story of your brand. Deb reminded us that while brand storytelling — an extension of content marketing — is very big right now, it’s not the same thing as telling the story of your brand. “The story of your brand is one that your customer is the hero of.” Deb shared how Zappos does this masterfully. Beware of the ‘-ers’ and ‘-ity.’ These word extensions can be dangerous as they focus less on emotions and more on attributes that can ultimately be copied. Smaller, faster, lighter. You have to be more than this as a brand. What brand has made Deb smile recently? As someone with “legendarily bad travel karma,” Deb notes that her recent experiences with Jet Blue have made her smile recently. To learn more about Deb, check out Sol Marketing, Branding Is Sex (the book’s website), andfollow Deb on Twitter. As We Wrap … Before we go, I want to flip the microphone around to our community … Recently Josh Krakauer of Sculpt right here in Iowa City gave a shoutout to our episode featuring Daryl Weber, author of Brand Seduction. Thanks for listening Molly! Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you’d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. Subscribe to the podcast – You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS. Rate and review the show – If you like what you’re hearing, head over to iTunes and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast. OK. How do you rate and review a podcast? Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes? Check this out. Remember – On Brand is brought to you by my new book — Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses Big and Small. Order now at Amazon and check out GetScrappyBook.com for special offers and extras. And finally a reminder that On Brand is brought to you by the Social Brand Forum. This premier digital marketing experience takes place September 22-23 in beautiful Iowa City, Iowa. Learn from experts like Jay Baer, Joe Pulizzi, and Gini Dietrtich in the heart of the heartland. Listeners of the show get the best rate when they register using promo code ONBRAND at socialbrandforum.com. Until next week, I’ll see you on the Internet!

A great interview with Kenny Williams. He's an Austinite (no lies!), a vocalist and entertainer. And does it well. We talk about his experiences performing at Zach Theatre and on Broadway, in the Lion King. We also get into what it's like having a cruise ship gig and becoming a new member of a Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame group, The Platters.