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In this conversation, Darnelle and Mitch discuss the 15th annual Jimmy Awards, a high school level Tony Awards. They also talk about the reinterpretation of musicals, such as Cats and Company, and the value of learning the history of musical theater.  They explore the idea of infusing different styles, like ballroom culture, into musicals and the importance of advancing the art form. They also touch on the challenges of updating classic musicals and the impact of gentrification on storytelling.  The conversation covers various topics related to the arts, including the impact of remakes and new versions of movies, the significance of costume design in films, the erasure of certain actors in marketing campaigns, the challenges faced by artists in the theater industry, the importance of arts education, and the power of storytelling in theater.  The hosts also discuss the closure of a college in Philadelphia and the implications for arts and culture in the city. They touch on the role of politics in funding for the arts and the need for a well-rounded education that includes the arts. The conversation concludes with a mention of the upcoming production of Disney's Hercules on the West End and the historical trend of shows starting in London before coming to Broadway. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Naming 03:32 The Talent and Level of Performance at the Jimmy Awards 07:44 Reinterpreting Musicals: Bringing New Life to Familiar Stories 13:03 Infusing Ballroom Culture into Musicals 16:11 Challenges of Updating Classic Musicals 24:18 The Impact of Remakes and New Versions of Movies 26:09 Challenges in the Theater Industry 29:17 The Importance of Arts Education 32:28 The Closure of a College and its Implications 35:09 The Role of Politics in Arts Funding 37:25 The Need for a Well-Rounded Education 46:37 The West End as a Tryout Venue for Broadway Shows Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Share the podcast with a friend, colleague or give us some social media love. This podcast is an Em3ry production. Visit us online at https://em3ry.com/tbot. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at “em3ryotm”.

The hosts discuss the recent Tony Awards and the challenges faced by the theater industry. They highlight the importance of supporting artists and the need for infrastructure to sustain their careers. They also explore the idea of universal theater that can resonate with diverse audiences. The conversation touches on the financial struggles of artists and the need for funding and mentorship. They discuss the impact of social media and the Tony Awards on ticket sales and the perception of theater. The hosts propose ideas for supporting emerging talent and creating a more sustainable theater industry. The conversation explores the importance of connecting with potential theater supporters through their creative interests and finding ways to be inviting without constantly asking for money. They discuss the need for transparency in the theater industry and the value of sharing behind-the-scenes information with audiences. They also touch on the high costs of producing theater and the challenges of fundraising. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the need for theaters to rethink their foundation and structure in order to move forward. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Naming the Podcast 03:13 The Importance of Supporting Artists 08:08 Financial Struggles and the Need for Funding 14:49 Universal Theater and Resonating with Audiences 28:46 Funding and Mentorship for Emerging Talent 34:04 Creating a Sustainable Theater Industry 38:28 Connecting with Supporters Through Creative Interests 40:45 Inviting Without Constantly Asking for Money 45:05 The Importance of Transparency in Theater 48:36 Sharing Behind-the-Scenes Information with Audiences 51:23 The High Costs of Producing Theater 56:51 Rethinking Theater Foundation and Structure Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Share the podcast with a friend, colleague or give us some social media love. This podcast is an Em3ry production. Visit us online at https://em3ry.com/tbot. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at “em3ryotm”.

Today, we talk about the abrupt closing of the University of the Arts, Equity’s pledge for a “Work-Life Balance” and how a Performer can lift a musical and the audience to its feet.

It’s GALA SEASON! Every organization is clamoring to get seats filled at their annual event. Who is the audience? Can anyone really come? Why would you attend if you are not connected to the organization.

The hosts discuss the Tony Awards and other theater awards, including the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama Desk Awards. They talk about the inundation of nominations and the lack of awareness among Broadway fans about these other awards.

They also discuss the snubs and overlooked shows in this year's nominations, including 'Once Upon a One More Time' and 'How to Dance in Ohio'. They question the criteria for the awards and the marketing strategies for Broadway shows. The conversation ends with a prediction that many shows will close after the Tony Awards. The conversation covers various topics related to Broadway shows, Tony Awards, and the challenges of promoting theater productions.

Today on the podcast, Darnelle and Mitch sit with Author and Blogger, Alan Harrison, whose new book SCENE CHANGE, explores the nonprofit landscape in search of impact. Here is our chat with Author, Alan Harrison.