Thank you for listening to these conversations over the 6.5 years I've been hosting this podcast. We're not saying Goodbye . . . just see ya later! Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio... Read More
From the show: The Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken Davenport
About
Thank you for listening to these conversations over the 6.5 years I've been hosting this podcast.
We're not saying Goodbye . . . just see ya later!
Referenced in this episode:
- The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio
- Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway
- The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com
About the podcast:
After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway.
About me:
Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin’ the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken’s shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.
He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.
Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken’s unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.
Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.
Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram.
Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com
This episode was produced by Mary Dina.
Transcript
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[0:00] Ken Davenport: It is that magic number, episode number 250.
[0:05] Ken Davenport: And I've got a very important announcement coming up next.
[0:10] Ken Davenport: I wanna be a producer with a hit show on Broadway.
[0:17] Ken Davenport: You're listening to the Producers Perspective Podcast with your host, Tony Award winner, Ken Davenport.
[0:25] Ken Davenport: Hello, everybody, it's Ken Davenport, and this is, as I mentioned in the introduction, episode number 250 of the Producers Perspective Podcast.
[0:35] Ken Davenport: When I started this podcast over six and a half years ago now, I could never have imagined that we would do 250 freaking episodes, to be very frank.
[0:47] Ken Davenport: But I also could never have imagined it could have taught me so much about theater making from all the amazing conversations I had with so many of my celebrated guests over the years.
[1:01] Ken Davenport: From Tony Award winners to Pulitzer Prize winners to Academy Award winners, I am so grateful for the generosity of all of my guests over the years and their time.
[1:13] Ken Davenport: They shared their wisdom, they shared their time, and I know based on the feedback I've received from so many of you over the years, that they have helped you become better theater makers.
[1:24] Ken Davenport: And honestly, that was my goal with this podcast, that we would share their stories so that it would educate and inspire you to make more theater.
[1:33] Ken Davenport: Because as I've said many, many times, I believe the world is a better place if there is more theater in it.
[1:38] Ken Davenport: And there is only more theater in it if there are people like you making it, supporting it, and going to see it.
[1:47] Ken Davenport: And for that, I thank every single one of you.
[1:50] Ken Davenport: So, as you may have guessed by this big wrap-up, yes, we are wrapping up the Producer's Perspective podcast at this magic number 250.
[2:02] Ken Davenport: It is time for me to explore new content channels and new ways to get out the inspiration and education of other theater makers like you've heard on this podcast.
[2:14] Ken Davenport: So I am doing just that.
[2:16] Ken Davenport: You may hear from me again.
[2:18] Ken Davenport: Don't unsubscribe to this podcast because I have a feeling there may be some very special episodes coming up in the next few years.
[2:26] Ken Davenport: I've got some very exciting surprises in store for everyone over the next couple years.
[2:32] Ken Davenport: And I have a feeling I will be in touch on this platform as well as many others when I can say more.
[2:40] Ken Davenport: So keep subscribed.
[2:42] Ken Davenport: But if you want to get more information about what I'm up to and hear more ways on how you can be inspired and educated on your theater making process, then do follow me on social media.
[2:55] Ken Davenport: The best places to follow me are on Facebook, Facebook.com backslash Ken Davenport or on Instagram, Instagram.com backslash Ken Davenport B Way.
[3:06] Ken Davenport: I'm releasing a lot of new content and exclusive content there every single day.
[3:11] Ken Davenport: So do follow me on those two social media platforms, specifically Facebook and or Instagram.
[3:19] Ken Davenport: And I promise to do everything I can to keep you educated and inspired about theater making in the future.
[3:26] Ken Davenport: A big thanks to my entire team, including Mary Dina, who has been working tirelessly on this podcast.
[3:33] Ken Davenport: I certainly couldn't have done it without her.
[3:36] Ken Davenport: And thanks again to every single one of my guests, but more importantly, every single one of you.
[3:42] Ken Davenport: This is Ken Davenport from the Producer's Perspective podcast, signing off for now.
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