Chris Davis discusses how to produce theater in unconventional spaces. He talks about the reasons to perform in an unconventional space, how to find a space, and the types of arrangements you can make with the owners.
Chris is a writer and performer residing in Philadelphia. His recent projects include solo shows One-Man Apocalypse Now, Juan-Winfield, Bortle 8, Drunk Lion, and Violence of the Lambs. His solo shows have toured throughout the United States and Europe.
He has participated in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the last 3 years, and this year his show One-Man Apocalypse Now will have its Euoprean premiere there. Other projects Damned Dirty Apes!, Alias Ellis Mackenzie, Anna K, Holly’s Dead Soldiers,The Post-Show, and Vainglorious. He was also selected as one of Billy Penn’s Artists to Watch Out For.
Show Notes:
Chris Davis - http://www.realchrisdavis.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/1drunklion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1drunklion/
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Shawn Rawls discusses 3 ways to engage with your patrons to increase sales. Shawn talks about how he does this through his newsletter, with the help of his dancers, and his honorary committee.
Shawn grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and studied martial arts and street dance from a young age. At sixteen, he attended the Cleveland School of the Arts and began dancing with Youth At Risk Dancing and the Urban Dance Collective. These youth company experiences provided him with training from Paul Taylor, Pilobolus, and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.
In 2010, Shawn graduated with a B. F. A. in performance and choreography from Belhaven University. Shawn is now a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer in New York City. He trained at Broadway Dance Center, Steps, Peridance, and with artists like Mia Michaels from So You Think You Can Dance.
Shawn has performed with over a dozen dance companies throughout the United States and abroad. As a freelance choreographer for more than seven years, he recently won the first round of the NYC XYZ choreography competition and placed runner up in the final round. Shawn's choreography has been featured in Dancing Wheels and the Roxey Ballet.
Shawn is the founder and artistic director of Emotions Physical Theatre, a dance company that performs in New York and around the United States.
Show Notes:
Emotions Physical Theatre - http://emotionsphysicaltheatre.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emotionsphysicaltheatre/
Email - emotionsphysicaltheatre@gmail.com
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Thom Britton talks about how going live on social media can help build your audience. He explains what it means to go live, how to use live most effectively, and shares the gear that you need to get started.
Thom is a fire eater, a classically trained Chef, and a director and producer of circus shows. He has worked for Master Chef Rick Bayless, opened for Green Day, and has won acclaim for his one-man show, "FreakShow & Tell.”
Show Notes:
FreakShow & Tell - https://freakshowtell.com/
Danger Circus - http://dangercircus.com/
Gear List - https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1CZSUPY2MGJJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_ws_x_ACKMybZKAX21X
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Evan Greenberg explains how AfterWork Theater is making dreams come true with their tuition based theatre program. Evan talks about their business model, the differences between AfterWork Theater and traditional community theater, how he builds a community, and how he's changing the way people think about pay-to-play.
At the age of four, Evan Greenberg attended an after-school theater program and instantly fell in love with performing. As he got older, school theater and performing arts camp kept him on stage around the clock. Evan attended NYU film school and ended up settling down as a real estate agent in New York.
After taking a break from theater for many years, Evan suddenly realized just how much he missed being in shows. It wasn’t the idea of fame or fortune he craved but rather, the fun, the friends, and the opportunity to express himself through song and dance. In 2012, Evan founded AfterWork Theater in an effort to reclaim everything he loved about performing. Evan currently serves as Executive Director to the AfterWork Community. Through this organization, he has produced over 20 shows with more than 400 participants and reconnected with his greatest passion in life.
Show Notes:
AfterWork Theater – www.afterworktheater.org
AfterWork Theater on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AfterWorkTheater/
Email – Info@afterworktheater.org
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