|
 |
An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds.
Read More
This theatre interview show brings together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the interviews offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see and hear the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 900 past guests, the interviews have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear from the people behind the characters, stories and productions that draw us to the theatre.
The American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre receives leadership support from
THE DOROTHY STRELSIN FOUNDATION.
Working in the Theatre is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties.
|
|
|
|
Getting the Show on the Road |
|
|
|
|
With:
Meredith Blair - President, The Booking Group
Mike Isaacson - Producer, Fox Theatricals
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack - Executive Director, Arizona State University
Steven Schnepp - President, Broadway Booking Office NYC
Allan Williams - General Manager, Alan Wasser Associates
Gordon Cox - Moderator
The panel of producers, presenters and bookers -- Meredith Blair, Mike Isaacson, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Steven Schnepp and Allan Williams -- discuss what works and what doesn't on the road; the challenges of educating audiences about a show; what content might be considered too risky for road productions; how important Broadway is for promoting road shows; whether plays have a place, and can be successful, in road tours; finding shows off-Broadway that can be put on tour; and how long a show needs to play to be profitable.
Originally taped - December, 2010
Running Time - 1:00:00
If you enjoyed this episode of Working In The Theatre you may want to:
 Subscribe to our podcasts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
