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WellAttended: Event and Theatre Marketing / Promotion

WellAttended is a theatre and event marketing podcast for producers looking to increase their ticket sales. William Rader interviews today's most successful event producers once a week, so that you can learn new ways to promote your shows. Each episode ends with actionable advice that you can immediately use to increase ticket sales. Please make sure to subscribe.
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Aug 14, 2017

Mike Broemmel discusses how to sell out shows with group sales. He talks about the type of businesses to contact, how to reach out to them, and explains his pitch and how he incentives them to buy tickets.

Mike is an award-winning playwright, novelist, short fiction author, and an inspiring lecturer. Mike began his career in the political arena working in the White House Office of Media Relations during the administration of Ronald Reagan.

In the past decade, Mike has garnered attention for his compelling and at times controversial plays. A number of his plays have been produced across the U.S., including The Row, Goddess People, Taking Tea with the Ripper, and The Bonfils Girl.

Show Notes:

Theatrix USA - http://www.theatrixusa.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheatrixUsa/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheatrixUSA

Act One Productions - http://www.act-one-productions.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ActOneProductionsUSA/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ActOneProd

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Aug 7, 2017

Bruce Pachtman discusses how to write a hook-able show description. He discusses why you should take time to write a description, how to use it most effectively in your promotional material, and how to use it draw people to your shows.

Bruce wrote and performed a solo show titled, “Don't Make Me Look Too Psychotic”. It was scheduled to run for 18 performances in San Francisco but continued for 68 weeks. He played Philadelphia for four months and reopened in San Francisco for another 13 weeks. “Psychotic’s" remarkable run had an unexpected result. Other solo performers engaged Bruce to guide their marketing and publicity campaigns. His client list has grown to include theaters, dance and opera companies, bands, improv groups, and comedians.

Bruce spent four years as the marketing director of Pocket Opera and has worked extensively with W. Kamau Bell Productions as a producer, publicist, and marketing director. In addition to all this, Bruce has produced numerous shows in the Bay area.

He is currently the co-producer of Solo Sundays, a solo performance series which is now in its 9th year. Bruce founded the Solo Performance Workshop solo performance school. He also teaches courses in publicity, marketing, and producing shows.

Show Notes:

Email: brupach@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.pachtman.7
Solo Sundays: https://www.facebook.com/solosundays/

Click here to download the promo piece guide: https://wellattended.com/blog/058-writing-compelling-show-description-bruce-pachtman/

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Jul 31, 2017

Jefferson Arca discusses how to select the right acts for your venue. He talks about how he finds acts to book, what makes a quality act, how he decides who to select to perform at the Clocktower Cabaret, and the types of deals you can make with performers.

Jefferson has done comedy, stage, and screen for the past thirty years, living in Los Angeles, NYC and Europe. During that time he appeared on “Breaking Bad”, did voice over work for the Walking Dead video game, and emceed Deschutes Brewery's National Beer-lesque Tour from 2013 - 2017.

He returned home to Denver in 2006 to own and run The Clocktower Cabaret, a nightclub in the historic D&F Tower. He produces live music, burlesque, drag shows, and comedy nights, and he has emceed and/or produced two to four shows a week there for the past eleven years. His character, Naughty Pierre, has become a Denver icon and can be found popping up all over town, in addition to his regular shows every Thursday at 8pm and Saturday at 11pm. If you are ever in the Denver area, I suggest going to see one of his shows to see how special they really are.

Show Notes:

Website - http://clocktowercabaret.com

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Jul 24, 2017

Adam Goldstein talks about the benefits of being in a niche market. He discusses how being in a niche market lets you to distinguish yourself from competitors, helps you select your content, and helps you focus your marketing strategies to get publicity.

Adam is a Denver-based musician and writer. He is longtime performer based at the Clocktower Cabaret in downtown Denver and is the cofounder of the traditional Irish folk band Avourneen. Their music is a hybrid of old and new, a fusion of ancient and contemporary. Avourneen released their debut album in 2014, and has since appeared at Irish music festivals across Colorado and the West. Adam is also an accomplished journalist, having written for publications like the Aurora Sentinel, Westword, the Rocky Mountain News, the Denver Business Journal, and the Daily Camera.

Show Notes:

Website - https://avourneen.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/avourneen/
Celtic Connection - http://celticconnection.com/

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Jul 17, 2017

Matt Marberry talks about the opportunities available for performers at theme parks. He discusses why you'd want to work at a theme park, how to get a job, and explains what takes place during a typical day.

Matt was raised in Las Vegas where he began his entertainment career as a singing bus boy at the Stratosphere Casino. He has worked with companies such as Sea World Parks and Entertainment, Disney Cruise Line, and Universal Studios where he performed as Jake Blues from the Blues Brothers. After years of performing, he was given opportunities to direct shows at Mystery Dinner Playhouse and Captain Jack's Pirate Ship in Virginia Beach.

Matt founded OBX Mystery Dinner in 2014 where he creates, produces, and manages shows. Matt has quickly expanded to other attractions including a ghost tour in the Outer Banks, a second Mystery Dinner Theater in Williamsburg, Virginia, and he will soon be opening a ghost tour in Branson, Missouri.

Show Notes:

Matt Marberry on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/matt.marberry.7
OBX Mystery Dinner - Obxmysterydinner.com
Mystery Dinner Williamsburg - mysterydinnerwilliamsburg.com
OBX Ghost Tours - obxghosttours.com

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Jul 10, 2017

Jefferson Arca discusses how to be an entertaining emcee. He talks about how to become an emcee, how to develop your character, his strategy on how to entertain an audience, and how to come up bits.

Jefferson has done comedy, stage, and screen for the past thirty years, living in Los Angeles, NYC and Europe. During that time he appeared on “Breaking Bad”, did voice over work for the Walking Dead video game, and emceed Deschutes Brewery's National Beer-lesque Tour from 2013 - 2017.

He returned home to Denver in 2006 to own and run The Clocktower Cabaret, a nightclub in the historic D&F Tower. He produces live music, burlesque, drag shows, and comedy nights, and he has emceed and/or produced two to four shows a week there for the past eleven years. His character, Naughty Pierre, has become a Denver icon and can be found popping up all over town, in addition to his regular shows every Thursday at 8pm and Saturday at 11pm.

Show Notes:

Website - http://clocktowercabaret.com

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Jul 3, 2017

Thom Britton talks about how to use Google Maps to promote your shows. He explains why his photos have gotten over 250,000 views, how he uses Maps in his marketing strategy, and how to most effectively use your photos to increase your exposure.

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/

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Jun 26, 2017

Dominic Calabrese explains why you should join a publicity club. He talks about the goals of a publicity club, what takes place during meetings, and the benefits of joining.

Dominic is an award-winning public relations professional. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Public Relations at the Chicago Lighthouse. Under his leadership, The Lighthouse’s public relations department has won eight Golden Trumpet Awards and three Silver Trumpet Awards for outstanding achievement from the Publicity Club of Chicago.

Among his major accomplishments is placing a front-page profile of The Lighthouse’s clock-making operation in the Wall Street Journal. In addition to overseeing public relations for The Lighthouse, Dominic is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago. He is also President of the Publicity Club of Chicago, the nation’s largest independent public relations organization.

Show Notes:

Publicity Club of Chicago - http://www.publicity.org/
Chicago Lighthouse - http://chicagolighthouse.org/
Email - dominic.calabrese@chicagolighthouse.org

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Jun 19, 2017

Tara Wolfe discusses how to engage your community to build your audience. She talks about their acts of kindness program, how they make each of their productions individually self-sustaining, and how they structure their productions to support the community.

Tara is the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Human, Kind Theater Project. She received her BFA with Dual Honors in Directing, Playwriting, and Production with an emphasis in Directing from the University of the Arts in 2015. She has spent the last ten years studying theater, and after practicing her craft in Philadelphia, San Diego, and Denver, she set her sights on developing a new type of theater company that integrates accessibility, community kindness, and artistic excellence. In addition to her role at Human, Kind, Tara's work as a director, improviser, and teaching artist can be seen all over Colorado.

Show Notes:

Website - https://www.hktheaterproject.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HKTheaterProject/

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Jun 12, 2017

John Pyka discusses character development for the solo performer. He talks about why it is important to have a character, how he came up with Big Daddy Cool, and teaches his 12 step program of character development.

For nearly 30 years, John has been entertaining audiences around the world with his distinctive theatrical fusion of vocal music, magic, and situational comedy with larger-than-life characters. He is an award-winning actor, singer, and magician who has appeared on MTV, A&E, ABC, PBS, and the BBC. He has also appeared with the touring production of the Broadway Musical “Closer Than Ever” and as “Big Daddy Cool” in the Off-Broadway production of Swingin' At The Roxy.

John has played some of the great characters in theater like The Cowardly Lion, Jud Fry, Rooster Hannigan, Marryin' Sam, Norman Bulansky, Buffalo Bill, and Mr. Bumble. He has created several original characters, including the 1940s swing magician Big Daddy Cool, the past-his-prime vaudevillian Uncle Eddie Sparks, and the World Heavyweight Champion strongman Johnny Awesome!

John is the creator and producer of popular variety shows like The Magic Cabaret, Opry Mills Olde Time Family Theater, The Opry Mills Holiday Family Theater, and Music City Magic. He is also the producer and host of the Dieselpunk Podcast, The Voice of Dieselpunk He is also the producer and host of the weekly YouTube web-show The Roll N Go Game Review Show. John has authored 4 books on magic, including the best-seller Theatrical Magic.

Show Notes:

Website – http://bigdaddycoolshows.com/
Theatrical Magic - http://amzn.to/2tdQJrb
Theatrical Magic Kindle - http://amzn.to/2stSNic

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Jun 5, 2017

Carol Jackson discusses 10 tips for your post-show discussion. She talks about the benefits of post-show discussions, how to organize them, and the best ways to get the audience involved.

Carol is the co-founder of Minnesota Theatre Love. Carol and her sister Julie started the blog in 2014 with the goal of highlighting all of the amazing theatres in the Twin Cities. In the past three years, they have written over 230 posts about must see shows and marketing strategies. In the 90s, Carol worked in the box offices at the Fitzgerald Theater and Park Square Theatre for over a decade. She is currently a librarian at the Ramsey County Library in St. Paul.

Show Notes:

Website - http://www.mntheaterlove.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mntheaterlove/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MNTheaterLove
Email - mntheaterlove@gmail.com

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May 29, 2017

Peter Michael Marino talks about how to get a brand sponsorship for your show. He discusses how he approached Post-it Notes, how he pitched them to become a sponsor, the sponsorship deal, and how it helps his show stand out.

Peter is an award-winning solo show teacher, director, producer, and performer. He’s the creator and co-producer of SOLOCOM, which has launched over 400 world-premiere, international solo comedies at The People’s Improv Theater.

His long-running solo comedy Desperately Seeking the Exit chronicled the making and unmaking of his West End musical flop Desperately Seeking Susan - receiving 5-star reviews and a London transfer. His 2015 solo chat show spoof, Late with Lance!, also played everywhere from Orlando to London. His current show, Show Up, is an improvised solo show deconstruction that’s about the audience, and is playing in NYC, Orlando, and Edinburgh.

Peter's production company PM2 Entertainment has presented David Mills: Shame!, Jason Kravits’ Off the Top!, LA comedy duo Moby Alpha, the immersive Joe's NYC Bar, and the acclaimed international solo show hit David Carl’s Celebrity One-Man Hamlet.

Show Notes:

Website - www.petermmarino.com
Show Up - https://www.showuptheshow.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/petermichaelmarino
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackoutpete

Download Pete's Post-It Notes pitch here: https://wellattended.com/blog/048-getting-brand-sponsorship-peter-michael-marino/

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May 22, 2017

Dominic Calabrese discusses how to develop relationships with the media. He talks in detail about how to contact the media, how to become a resource, how to get publicity, and how to nurture your relationship.

Dominic is an award-winning public relations professional. Dominic has held senior-level positions in academia, government, and non-profit sectors. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Public Relations at the Chicago Lighthouse. Under his leadership, The Lighthouse’s public relations department has won eight Golden Trumpet Awards and three Silver Trumpet Awards for outstanding achievement from the Publicity Club of Chicago.

Among his major accomplishments is placing a front-page profile of The Lighthouse’s clock-making operation in the Wall Street Journal. In addition to overseeing public relations for The Lighthouse, Dominic is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago. He is also President of the Publicity Club of Chicago, the nation’s largest independent public relations organization.

Show Notes:

Chicago Lighthouse - http://chicagolighthouse.org/
Email - dominic.calabrese@chicagolighthouse.org
Publicity Club of Chicago - http://www.publicity.org/

Download the handout on how to develop media relationships here: https://wellattended.com/blog/047-develop-media-relationships-dominic-calabrese/

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May 15, 2017

Bernie Bregman discusses how he produces successful nerd nightclubs. He talks about why he started the nightclub, the types of deals he makes with venues, and shares his advertising secrets he's used to build his large following.

Bernie is the Founder of Nerds Like Us which is a community for nerd culture. Bernie produces stage shows, conventions, nerd parties, nerd nightclubs, midnight movie screenings, weddings, and many other types of events.

He started as a hype-man in the Rocky Horror circuit in the late 90s before taking on pop-culture and comic conventions. He has worked every kind of event and built an amazing network of talented individuals who help him achieve his event’s goals. His work includes the Rocky Horror 35th and 38th annual conventions, Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con Cosplay Ball 2014-present, and he recently launched the concept of nerd nightclubs all across the country.

Show Notes:

Nerds Like Us
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsLikeUs/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/NERDSLIKEUS
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerdslikeus/

Bernie Bregman
Twitter - https://twitter.com/berniebregman
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/berniebregman

Click here to see Bernie's promotional photos: https://wellattended.com/blog/046-producing-successful-nerd-nightclubs-bernie-bregman/

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May 8, 2017

Carol Jackson discusses 10 ways to make your website patron friendly. She talks in detail about what information you need on your site, how to make navigation easy, and how to make people want to see your shows.

Carol is the co-founder of Minnesota Theatre Love. Carol and her sister Julie started the blog in 2014 with the goal of highlighting all of the amazing theatres in the Twin Cities. In the past three years, they have written over 230 posts about must see shows and marketing strategies. In the 90s, Carol worked in the box offices at the Fitzgerald Theater and Park Square Theatre for over a decade. She is currently a librarian at the Ramsey County Library in St. Paul.

Show Notes:

Website - http://www.mntheaterlove.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mntheaterlove/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MNTheaterLove
Email - mntheaterlove@gmail.com

Download the 10 Ways to Make Your Website Patron Friendly: https://wellattended.com/blog/045-10-ways-make-website-patron-friendly-carol-jackson/

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May 1, 2017

David DaVinci explains how to book your show on a cruise ship. He talks about why you should perform on a cruise ship, how to create a demo video, how to find and contact agents, and explains the contracts.

David is a world-class illusionist. He has completed multiple world tours, starred in & co-produced “Magical Flight” at the Hyatt Regency Saipan, headlined on five Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Productions, headlined at theme parks, and on Disney, Holland America, Princess, and Norwegian Cruise lines all over the globe. He has won multiple national and international awards including the Pacific Rim Professional Stage Championship and the Masters of Magic Award.

David’s career started when he performed his first show in the 5th grade. By high school he was a local celebrity in Spokane, Washington with performances at local restaurants like Red Robin, Chile’s and Blue Bayou. His career continued to explode and eventually took him to more than 50 countries on 5 continents.

His illusions have been seen on multiple television specials including Masters of Magic, Magic Planet, and OTV in Shanghai. David has performed for international royalty and celebrities such as Rod Stewart, Shaquille O’Neal, Jennifer Garner, and Vanilla Ice. He also performers for corporations like AT&T, BMW, and Lamar Outdoor Advertising.

Show Notes:

Website - http://daviddavinci.com
Demo Videos - https://vimeo.com/thrillusionist
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Thrillusionist/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thrillusionist/
Magic Master Summit – http://magicmastersummit.com/

Download the agent list and manifest: https://wellattended.com/blog/044-booking-show-cruise-ship-david-davinci/

Rocky Mountain Session in Denver – www.mountainsession.com

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Apr 24, 2017

Cameron Cash explains how to build a social media strategy for your theater. He talks about what to include in the strategy, how to position your brand, the type of content to share, and how to involve your cast and crew.

Cameron has a degree in film production from the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating, Cameron moved to New York City and landed several off-Broadway and touring stage roles (Much Ado About Nothing, Cyrano De Bergerac, The Adventures of Don Quixote), while producing 2 short films (The Efficiency Experts Guide to Better Business, Disconnect) and a feature (Tom's Wife). After moving to LA, he continued to act in feature films (Priest, Finding Mr. Wright), commercials (Avis, Arrow Electronics), and television shows (Entourage, Lost Tapes) while moonlighting in post-production.

Cameron eventually funneled a passion for social media and his knowledge as an early platform adopter into what has become an award winning career in digital marketing. He has excelled at turning brand messaging into compelling campaigns and has produced digital strategy + creative for Ford, American Express, CNN and Disney. In addition to working in social, Cameron is also passionate about fitness and wellness, and teaches yoga on the side.

Show Notes:

Website: http://www.thesocialmediadictionary.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercuryVenusDigital/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecameroncash

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Apr 17, 2017

Shauna Branche explains how featuring your talent in teaser postcards can help fill seats. She talks in detail about how she designs the postcards, how she includes them in her marketing, and how she uses them to make additional income at her shows.

Shauna is the founder and co-owner of Sweet Cheeks Cabaret in Anchorage, AK. She has been a dancer for 17 years, primarily focusing in Middle Eastern Dance, Classical Indian Dance, and GoGo Dance. For the past 4 years, she has been producing shows and performing with Sweet Cheeks Cabaret. Typically, you can see her perform at least once a month at various events around Anchorage. She currently teaches Burlesque Workshops and Classical Indian Dance.

Show Notes:

Website - www.sweetcheekscabaret.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SweetCheeksCabaret/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sweetcheekscabaretak/
Email - sweetcheekscabaret@gmail.com
Download the Teaser Postcards - https://wellattended.com/blog/042-teaser-postcards-featuring-talent-shauna-branche/

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Apr 10, 2017

Bruce Pachtman discusses how to write a title that will help sell more tickets to your shows. He gives examples of titles that should be avoided, explains what makes a title stand out, and how to formulate a title that will help with your marketing.

Bruce wrote and performed a solo show titled, “Don't Make Me Look Too Psychotic”. It was scheduled to run for 18 performances in San Francisco but continued for 68 weeks. He played Philadelphia for four months and reopened in San Francisco for another 13 weeks. “Psychotic’s" remarkable run had an unexpected result. Other solo performers engaged Bruce to guide their marketing and publicity campaigns. His client list has grown to include theaters, dance and opera companies, bands, improv groups, and comedians.

Bruce spent four years as the marketing director of Pocket Opera and has worked extensively with W. Kamau Bell Productions as a producer, publicist, and marketing director. In addition, Bruce has produced "It Could Have Been A Wonderful Life", "miss-matches.com"," The Dharma Of Dollars", Hudsondance, Tom Sway Band, "Laughter Against The Machine", "New Years Eve With True Fiction Magazine, and 3 For All".

He is currently the co-producer of Solo Sundays, a solo performance series which is now in its 8th year. Bruce founded the Solo Performance Workshop solo performance school where he teaches courses in publicity, marketing, and producing.

Show Notes:

Email: brupach@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.pachtman.7
Solo Sundays: https://www.facebook.com/solosundays/
Download the Title Worksheet: https://wellattended.com/blog/041-writing-show-title-sells-tickets-bruce-pachtman/

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Apr 3, 2017

John DiMare talks about how to run a SWOT analysis to achieve your goals. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. John goes over each step of the analysis in detail and uses real life examples so that you can apply this analysis to your business.

John started his first small business, a mobile DJ entertainment company, when he was 17 years old and a freshman in college. There he learned skills in running a business, working with other event vendors, as well as working with sometimes difficult customers.

John is a certified Ziglar Legacy Trainer and presents lectures and workshops on many of the key Ziglar development programs. He answers business questions and hosts podcasts on topics such as marketing, sales, and team development on his website AwesomeImpact.com.

Show Notes:

Awesome Impact – http://awesomeimpact.com
Email - askjohn@awesomeimpact.com
Download the SWOT Analysis Worksheets - https://wellattended.com/blog/040-running-swot-analysis-achieve-goals-john-dimare/

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Mar 27, 2017

Ben Wolfe discusses how to prepare yourself to stand out in an audition. He talks about how to select the right material for musical theatre, how to make a good audition tape, and how to effectively present yourself in an audition.

Ben is the Founder and Director at the Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute, a nationally ranked high school summer theatre intensive based in Hilton Head Island, SC. A native of Georgia, Ben spent his youth performing, and in college began to transition into directing, and soon after he settled into his natural habitat, producing.

Although he was an entrepreneur from a young age, SSTI wasn't born to serve as a career, but rather as a one-time summer project. However, as one summer turned into two, then into ten, it became clear that SSTI was in fact a career. Working with a talented staff and student body drawn from all over the world, Ben and SSTI produced the first regional theatre for high school students. With new technical theatre programs and a professional division employing working professional actors throughout the year, SSTI continues to reach new heights. When not working around the clock May through August in South Carolina, Ben enjoys making his home in New York City, where he can keep a close watch on the industry he loves.

Show Notes:

SSTI: http://www.summertheatreinstitute.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summeratSSTI/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summeratssti/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/summeratssti

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Mar 20, 2017

Joyce Szuflita discusses how she makes money from educational presentations. She talks about why presentations are vital to her business, why she sells tickets to her talks, and the strategies she uses to sell private consultations.

Joyce was a Scenic Artist for 25 years for Broadway, feature films, the Metropolitan Opera, and major dance companies. She has worked on productions like the Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, and films with Spike Lee.

In 2008, she founded NYC School Help where she gives private consultations to families who want help navigating the Brooklyn and New York City school system. She spends her time interviewing educators, touring schools, and being obsessed with all aspects of public and private schooling. She can be seen in The NY Times, The New Yorker, the WSJ, and The Atlantic.

Show Notes:

NYC School Help - http://www.nycschoolhelp.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyce.szuflita
Twitter - https://twitter.com/nycschoolhelp

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Mar 13, 2017

Vincent Carbone discusses how the Morris-Jumel Mansion grew from 5,000 visitors to 25,000 visitors over three years. He talks about why they started to focus on special events to grow their attendance, the various types of events they produce, and how they plan and organize their events.

Vincent Carbone was born and raised on Long Island. After high school, he attended the State University of New York, College at Brockport where he developed a passion for theatre administration and directing. Upon graduating in 2010 with a BS in Theatre and a BA in Communications, Vincent experienced working in a professional setting through a performance internship at Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY.
In 2015, he started working as the public programming and events manager at the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Vincent has developed several new annual events focusing on introducing the Mansion to a younger audience while being sure not to alienate its more traditional guests. This position has also allowed Vincent to gain media recognition for his other life-long passion- ghost hunting. He has facilitated lectures at Columbia University's Teachers College and the Morris-Jumel Mansion where he leads bi-monthly paranormal investigations.

Show Notes:

http://www.morrisjumel.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morrisjumelmansion/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorrisJumel

Vincent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VincentJCarbone

View their events here: https://wellattended.com/blog/037-morris-jumel-mansion-grew-5000-25000-annual-visitors-vincent-carbone/

WellAttended on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1844088272479545/

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Mar 6, 2017

Joe Edelman discusses how to get the perfect professional headshot. He talks about the importance of hiring a professional, what takes place during a photo session, and how to prepare yourself to get that amazing shot.

Joe's photography career has spanned four decades, from his start as a newspaper photojournalist to his work photographing all types of people for commercial clients such as magazines, colleges, corporations, and advertising agencies.

Joe's work has been published in magazines like Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Get Fit, and Shape. Joe also has a popular Youtube channel at Photo Joe Edelman where he discusses the hows and whys behind creating great photographs.

Show Notes:

Joe Edelman: http://joeedelman.com
Joe Edelman on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoJoeEdelman
Join Joe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers/

View Example Photos: https://wellattended.com/blog/036-get-perfect-headshot-joe-edelman/

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Feb 27, 2017

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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