Teaser episode for the I Wanna Be A Producer podcast.

Katy Lipson is a West End & Off West End theatrical producer based in the United Kingdom. Katy chats with Curtis about her production of The Last 5 Years, her company Aria Entertainment, the Off-West End, fringe theatre vs commercial theatre, networking, the finances of theatre producing and working with Stephen Schwartz! Curtis also asks about the future of theatre in the United Kingdom and where she see’s Aria Entertainment heading in the next few years.

Michael Rubinoff is an Olivier winning producer based in Toronto, Canada. Michael chats with Curtis about their relationship with Come From Away, influences on his work from mentors David Mirvish & Cameron Mackintosh, producing commercial theatre, the Canadian Musical Theatre Project and how Come From Away became an international hit musical! Curtis also asks about a producers biggest challenge today and meeting former Vice President Joe Biden!

Kevin Larsen is a television producer based in Harlem, New York. Kevin chats with Curtis about forming The Lost Nomads with Josh Gad, the different producing roles he has had and how pitch meetings work. Curtis also asks about his role as producer on Apple TV’s Central Park and how he became an instrumental part of the production. 

Jennifer Ashley Tepper is a broadway producer and theatre historian based in New York City. Jennifer chats with Curtis about creating your own opportunity, internships, technology in theatre, bootlegs and social media. Curtis also asks about being lead producer on Be More Chill and where she thinks the future of theatre is heading.

Kevin Krikst is an award winning film and television producer based in Toronto, Canada. Kevin chats with Curtis about the importance of short films, the process of choosing work, obtaining rights to literary work and how producing roles differ between television & film. Curtis also asks about his jobs greatest challenge and how streaming has changed the industry. 

Ameena Hamid is a West End creative producer based in London, England. Ameena chats with Curtis about keeping connections, how previous jobs influenced her producing, navigating the writer/producer relationship and producer recognition. Curtis also asks Ameena what she wants the future of theatre to look like. 

Sarah Ellis & Greg Kamp are producers based in New York City. Sarah & Greg chat with Curtis about how they met, traits of a good team, their company MT Shorts and why they produce musical film. Curtis also asks the team what their greatest challenge is as producers.