This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jeremy Rubenstein. He’s a distinguished educator, playwright and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater.  He founded Box Out Productions, LLC in 2008 to blend his love for theater with bullying prevention techniques. 

Each year his company reaches over 100,000 students, parents and faculty and has been widely covered in the national media for its distinctive approach in helping communities become proactive with bullying prevention.

​Please tune in to hear how Jeremy built his business from the ground up, and how he uses entertainment to engage with students on a very important subject. 

Today we released part one of our interview with Jeremy Rubenstein. He’s a distinguished educator, playwright and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater.  He founded Box Out Productions, LLC in 2008 to blend his love for theater with bullying prevention techniques. 

Each year his company reaches over 100,000 students, parents and faculty and has been widely covered in the national media for its distinctive approach in helping communities become proactive with bullying prevention.

​Please tune in to hear how Jeremy built his business from the ground up, and how he uses entertainment to engage with students on a very important subject.

Today we released part two of our interview with theatre company founder Scott Cramton. His  journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, he underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. Embracing his passion for the arts, he pursued his love for theater and film at Grand Valley State University, where his hidden disability became the driving force behind his mission.
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Over the years he created a variety of theater companies, including American Immersion Theater (AIT), a multi-million dollar enterprise and the largest immersive theater company in America. 
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You won't want to miss his entertaining story of bootstrapping and persistence in the theatre space!

Today we released part one of our interview with theatre company founder Scott Cramton. His  journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, he underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. Embracing his passion for the arts, he pursued his love for theater and film at Grand Valley State University, where his hidden disability became the driving force behind his mission.

Over the years he created a variety of theater companies, including American Immersion Theater (AIT), a multi-million dollar enterprise and the largest immersive theater company in America. 
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You won't want to miss his entertaining story of bootstrapping and persistence in the theatre space!

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Eduardo Placer—actor, Story Doula and Founder of Fearless Communicators®. As a global facilitator, Eduardo has led workshops and spoken with groups at HBO, Google, Bank of America- Merrill Lynch, Yale, The Juilliard School, and the Wharton School of Business. His private clients include Industry Leaders, CEO’s of start up companies, UN Diplomats and social activists. Prior to focusing all his energy on Fearless Communicators, he was a professional actor for 15 years, working all over the US in over 38 plays and musicals. If you speak publicly or anticipate you will, this is one podcast you won't want to miss!

Today we released part 1 of our interview with dancer and theatrical choreographer Martín Céspedes. He has performed on Broadway tours of shows such as Man of La Mancha, The King and I,  and South Pacific. He’s also danced at the Kennedy Center with the Washington National Opera, as well as in concert performances with Earth, Wind and Fire and The Bee Gees. As a choreographer his credits include musicals at Porthouse Theatre, Cleveland Musical Theatre, the Great Lakes Theater and the St. Louis Repertory Theater. If you have an interest in working professionally in dance and theatre, you'll want to hear Martín's positive message and approach to arts entrepreneurship!

In this episode: Ever wondered how a professional dancer transitions into choreography? Join us as we chat with Martín Céspedes, a renowned dancer, theatrical choreographer, and arts entrepreneur with an impressive resume, and find out what it takes to make it in the world of choreography and theatre production.

Discover how Martín navigated the challenges and triumphs of his fascinating career, from his early days in New York City to working on big-ticket projects like feature films and masterclasses. Martín also shares valuable insights on the importance of unions like the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) in ensuring fair pay and benefits for artists, and how personal relationships can lead to exciting opportunities in the industry. Don't miss this captivating conversation with a true master of his craft!

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Michael Sgouros. Michael is owner of the historic Players Theatre, a 200-seat Off Broadway theater in NYC. Also in the building is a 50-seat theater, rehearsal spaces, an office suite for arts organizations, and the famous Cafe Wha?. Michael will describe how he came to own a theater, and how he created a fulfilling life by combining his interests in music, theater, and real estate. Those interested in theater will enjoy getting  a glimpse into the inner-workings of his business and how he's helping future generations of theater professionals and audiences.

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Michael Sgouros. Michael is owner of the historic Players Theatre, a 200-seat Off Broadway theater in NYC. Also in the building is a 50-seat theater, rehearsal spaces, an office suite for arts organizations, and the famous Cafe Wha?. Michael will describe how he came to own a theater, and how he created a fulfilling life by combining his interests in music, theater, and real estate. Those interested in theater will enjoy getting  a glimpse into the inner-workings of his business and how he's helping future generations of theater professionals and audiences.

This week on the podcast is our interview with stand-up comedian and actor, Steve Byrne.  He talks about what it was like starting out in comedy clubs in NYC, thinking of oneself as a brand, and the importance of networking and how it served as a catalyst for many of his successful projects over the years.  Steve's story of perseverance and being open to opportunity is relevant to everyone in the arts.

This week on the podcast is part one of an interview with Bess Wallerstein Huff and Kelly Main, co-founders of Show Delivered--an entertainment company that "brings the show to you."  Bess and Kelly discuss their experiences in theater and share why they decided to launch Show Delivered.  We think you'll find it inspiring to hear how they recognized an opportunity to bring arts into their community and create work for artists who were hit hard by the pandemic.