101 Stage Adaptations

Melissa Schmitz

On 101 Stage Adaptations, host Melissa Schmitz interviews playwrights and other theatre makers about the process of creating and producing stage adaptations.

  1. What is End of Play.®? (Ep. 62)

    03/28/2024

    What is End of Play.®? (Ep. 62)

    National Playwriting Month is approaching, and that means it's time for End of Play.®, the Dramatists Guild's annual month-long writing challenge for Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Librettists! This is a segment of the End of Play.® interview Melissa had last year with Lily Dwoskin and Jordan Stovall from the Dramatists Guild. Resources Mentioned Episode 23 End of Play.® Dramatists Guild About Our Guests Lily Dwoskin is a bookwriter, lyricist, & playwright based in New York. She is a graduate of NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Her bookwriter/lyricist credits include Off Broadway: Turtle On A Fencepost at Theater 555 & The Scarlet Savior at St. Luke's Theatre. Other credits include: Hyena in Petticoats and The Aviatrix. Originally, Lily is from the greater Philadelphia region. Lily's work has been performed at St. Luke's, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Greenroom 42, Hedgerow Theatre Company, various universities and more. Lily works for & is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America and has worked as a director, dramaturg, teaching artist & stage manager. Jordan Stovall is a playwright, arts administrator, & drag artist known as Wanda Whatever. They presently serve as the Director of Outreach & Institutional Partnerships for the Dramatists Guild, where they have worked since 2016. Their plays have been shortlisted & selected as Finalists for the Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Festival and Relentless Award, with productions in London and the US. As a drag artist, they are the founding producer of Time Out London Award-Nominated cabaret Boulangerie; and Fussy, a series of queer community gatherings. They can be seen on Pistol and Meet the Richardsons. They have performed in Bushwig Berlin & NYC, Sink the Pink, Clapham Grand, Royal Vauxhall Tavern, & other notable venues across London, NYC, & the US. Follow the Dramatists Guild on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter*** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

    23 min
  2. Marketing Basics for Theatre Artists with Julie Nemitz (Ep. 61)

    03/14/2024

    Marketing Basics for Theatre Artists with Julie Nemitz (Ep. 61)

    This week's episode is a replay of the hottest marketing tips from marketing expert  Julie Nemitz from Ep. 41. Resources Mentioned Episode 41 Theatre Marketing Lab "In The Greenroom" podcast Julie's newsletter Theatre Marketing Lab Content Club Canva About Our Guest Julie Nemitz is a renowned theatre marketing leader & the force behind Theatre Marketing Lab and the popular podcast "In The Greenroom" where she offers insightful conversations with theatre leaders and actionable marketing advice. She has taken the theatre world by storm, attracting listeners globally, & reached the top #140 performing arts podcasts in the United States. For the past 10 years, Julie has revolutionized how theatres & theatre artists attract audiences through innovative strategies & compelling content. She is passionate about ensuring every community has a thriving performance space, regardless of size. Known for her infectious enthusiasm & deep knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends, Julie helps theatremakers uplevel their strategies and content through personalized consultations, coaching, & classes in the Theatre Marketing Lab. She has a special gift for analyzing what's not working and designing customized solutions to sell more tickets and deepen audience loyalty. Countless clients have experienced record-breaking sales under her guidance. When she's not busy transforming local theatres, you can find Julie rolling up her sleeves & guiding theatre artists into the digital age. Julie is also an adjunct faculty member at Western Michigan University, teaching performing arts marketing to the next generation of theatre artists. julienemitz.com Follow Julie on FB and IG  Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter*** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

    39 min
  3. Playwright Marketing Crash Course with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 60)

    03/07/2024

    Playwright Marketing Crash Course with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 60)

    In honor of the March 2024 Playwright Marketing Binge, here is the replay of Patrick Gabridge's interview where he describes the ways playwrights can make their submissions stand out. In this episode, we discuss: Why he started the Playwright Submission BingeTONS of tips on how playwrights can market themselves betterResources Mentioned Playwright Submission Binge Plays in Place NYCPlaywrights About Our Guest Patrick Gabridge is an award-winning writer and theatre-maker who has written a number of adaptations and also has a special talent for creating site-specific plays. With his company, Plays in Place, he’s created plays in partnership with many museums & historic sites, including Mount Auburn Cemetery, Boston’s Old State House, the Roosevelt Cottage on Campobello Island, & the MIT Museum. His full-length plays have been produced in the US & South Korea, and his short plays and have received more than 1,000 productions from theatres and schools around the world. He’s been involved with helping playwrights market their work for many years—he started the publication Market InSight for Playwrights back in 1993, and founded & still runs the Playwright Submission Binge, an online community focused on marketing. He’s also a screenwriter, novelist, & a writer of audio plays. Connect with Our Guest gabridge.com New Play Exchange The Writing Life x 3 Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter*** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

    9 min
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On 101 Stage Adaptations, host Melissa Schmitz interviews playwrights and other theatre makers about the process of creating and producing stage adaptations.