Thrilled to have Robin Brenneman back in the studio and on the pod to talk about:
* Mary Poppins success - the high level of staging, outside hiring, stage magic and a huge diverse cast
* How last season influenced this season and how you always want to build in a solid “Plan B”
* What goes into show selection in community theater and what differentiates it as a production style and company
* How the “For Kids by Kids” program for 4th through 8th grade has grown and developed another company of performers. These kids are staging shows *and* learning design elements relating to lighting, sets, costumes and sound from visiting mentors
* We ask “What goes into being a full service arts organization?”
* We discuss some upcoming appearances and events from Kelly Crum Delaveris Antoine Fatout
* The growing presence of the Daniel B. Vance Art Gallery
* Some of Robin’s local recommendations including New Herring Productions
* The upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Arts Council and how you maintain your momentum and desire year to year.
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