TBOT_S02E06 - EP.39 - It's A Calling?
Today on the podcast, we talk about whether work in theater is a calling or just another box to try to fit into. Also, the business of the day as usual. Let’s get down to business!
Summary
In this episode, Darnelle Radford and Mitch Weiss discuss various topics related to the business of Broadway. They talk about their thoughts on the movie adaptation of Sweeney Todd and recommend watching Shmega Dune on Apple TV. They also discuss the Broadway Licensing Group's expansion and the challenges faced by Actors Equity. The conversation touches on the unionization of production assistants and the success of the Broadway Flea Market. They also mention updates on the business of Broadway and the impact of the pandemic on regional theaters. Finally, they highlight Theater Exile's upcoming season.
Takeaways
The movie adaptation of Sweeney Todd and the series Shmigadoon on Apple TV are worth watching. The Broadway Licensing Group is expanding globally, which may have implications for the theater industry. Actors Equity is facing challenges and criticism from its own members.
The unionization of production assistants raises questions about their role and responsibilities.
The Broadway Flea Market is a successful fundraising event for charity. The pandemic has had a significant impact on regional theaters and the development of new playwrights. Theater Exile has an exciting upcoming season.
Chapters
00:00 Discussion of Sweeney Todd and Shmigadoon
36:46 Broadway Licensing Group going global
37:43 Issues with Actors Equity
38:35 Unionizing production assistants
39:37 The importance of production assistants
40:54 The Broadway Flea Market
44:30 Updates on the business of Broadway
46:40 The impact of the pandemic on regional theaters
53:36 The challenges for new playwrights
56:01 Theater Exile's upcoming season
WORKING TITLE:
IT’S A CALLING?
REJECTED TITLES:
Bit by the Bug!
LINKS:
The Good Enough Job - The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work: Stolzoff, Simone: 9780593538968: Amazon.com: Books
2024 Tony Awards - June 16, 2024 at Lincoln Center
https://playbill.com/article/the-2024-tony-awards-will-be-hosted-at-lincoln-center
New Home: The David H. Koch Theater
Date: June 16, 2024
Last Year (2023) at The United Palace Theater (OMITB)
The Drama! Unions and such.
The Review of Death, Rattle Dazzle, the Broadway show that never opened.
“Broadway Licensing Group” becomes “Broadway Licensing Global”
https://www.broadwaynews.com/exclusive-broadway-licensing-group-becomes-broadway-licensing-global/
SPAMALOT Musical - Revival
https://spamalotthemusical.com/
Previews begin October 31st.
"Actors’ Equity files with National Labor Relations Board to unionize Broadway production assistants"
The 2023 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction Raised a Record-Breaking $1.2 Million (10/1/2023)
Purlie Victorious
Central Park - Apple TV
