TBOT_S03E02 - Alan Harrison - SCENE CHANGE

The conversation explores the idea of nonprofit arts organizations shifting their focus from producing art to producing impact. The guest, Alan Harrison, shares his experience working in the nonprofit arts industry and discusses the need for arts organizations to align their work with the needs of the community. He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating measurable results and social value to justify the nonprofit status. The conversation also touches on the challenges of fundraising and the role of money in producing art. The guest's book, 'Scene Change: Why Today's Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact,' serves as a foundation for the discussion.

Darnelle Radford 4/8/24 Darnelle Radford 4/8/24

TBOT_S02E17 - EP.50 - 50/50!

Celebrating our 50th Episode!

This conversation explores the challenges faced by nonprofit theaters in terms of funding and sustainability. It discusses the need for a new funding system and the importance of community support. The conversation also delves into the struggle of artists to make a living in theater and the need for creativity and adaptability. The role of marketing and promotion in generating interest and excitement for new shows is explored, along with the impact of long-running shows on new productions. The conversation concludes with a discussion on finding innovative ways to market live theater.

Darnelle Radford 4/1/24 Darnelle Radford 4/1/24

TBOT_S02E16 - EP.49 - Pollen Is In The Air

In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss various topics related to theater. They share their theater experiences, including seeing the national tour of Frozen and Dreamgirls at the McCarter Theater. They also talk about the importance of opening nights and creating a special experience for the audience.

Darnelle Radford 3/19/24 Darnelle Radford 3/19/24

TBOT_S02E15 - EP.48 - Are You Not Entertained?

In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss the relevance of award shows in the theater industry and the challenges faced by the theater community. They explore the need for subsidization in theater and the impact of ticket prices on accessibility. They also touch on the widening gap between the rich and the poor and its effect on the arts.

Darnelle Radford 3/11/24 Darnelle Radford 3/11/24

TBOT_S02E14 - EP.47 - BLACK OUT NIGHTS

In this conversation, Darnelle and Mitch discuss potential working titles for their podcast and the challenges of finding the right one. They also talk about the production of Little Shop of Horrors and the practice of replacing leads in long-running shows.

Darnelle Radford 3/4/24 Darnelle Radford 3/4/24

TBOT_S02E13 - EP.46 - Another 100 People

In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss various topics related to the business of theater. They talk about the high cost of Broadway tickets and the challenges of opening new productions. They also explore the changing audience for theater and the decline in Broadway theaters.

Darnelle Radford 2/26/24 Darnelle Radford 2/26/24

TBOT_S02E12 - EP.45 - WINTER BREAK

In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss the challenges and issues facing the theater industry. They explore topics such as resistance to change, work conditions, budgeting, audience expectations, the influence of celebrity, the need for development of new works, and the importance of fundraising and planning.

Darnelle Radford 1/2/24 Darnelle Radford 1/2/24

TBOT_S02E11 - EP.44 - In 2024, We’ll All Be Kings

We are looking optimistically into the new year. We are hopeful that our community will thrive and we are looking forward to what is ahead…We may also be crazy.