In this special bonus episode, recorded from the beautiful beaches of Cancun, Megan Ann Rasmussen delves into the critical in-between stages of show development. Discover essential strategies for taking care of your show, your team, and yourself during these pivotal moments. Whether you’re an emerging producer or a first-time investor, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the journey from script to stage. Don’t miss out on these expert tips and personal anecdotes that will inspire and guide you. Listen now and take your Broadway dreams one step closer to reality!

Are you ready to transform your Broadway business with the power of email? In our latest episode of Broadway's Bit by Bit, we dive deep into the often-overlooked yet crucial system of email management with Tony Howell, a Broadway alum turned Healthy CEO, educator, and coach.

With season 1 officially wrapped, Megan takes us through everything she learned - using her recently produced Spells of the Sea as a deep dive case study!

Jason Turchin is an accomplished attorney, producer and entrepreneur. As an attorney, he has handled over 6,500 accident, injury and wrongful death cases and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a # 1 Best Selling Author on Amazon.com/Kindle in the area of Personal Injury Law, and inventor of the first ever app for lawyers in 2009 called the My Attorney App.

Jason is also a huge supporter of the arts. He is founder of The Broadway Investor’s Club, a large group of investors who invest in Broadway, entertainment start ups, cast albums, national tours and more. Some of his investments include the 8 time Tony Award winning musical Hadestown, Kinky Boots, Sweeney Todd, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, Secret Garden, When Playwrights Kill, Be More Chill, On Your Feet UK and Rock of Ages UK. Jason is also an Advisor to start up Stellar Tickets, one of the leading ticketing platforms for live-streaming theatrical productions.

Allyson defines the word multi-passionate creative. She is an Author, Playwright, Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Actor, Producer, and mom to two teenage boys. Allyson is deeply passionate about telling stories that highlight and uplift women’s voices. Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music was published in January 2022 through New Degree Press and is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and a new release in Musicals. It can also be found at Barnes and Noble, Indigo, and The Drama Book Shop in New York. In March of 2022, she appeared on the Tamron Hall Show to discuss her book, Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music, and performed one of her original songs from the show “It’s Never Too Late”. She has performed at the acclaimed Apollo Theater with Tony award-winning Director George Faison and toured with the Gospel musical “If This Hat Could Talk” in the role of Miss Tilly and understudied for the principal role of Eleanor Roosevelt. She is a proud member of Actors Equity and ASCAP. She has a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University.  A concept album of Ballad of Dreams is available on all music streaming platforms and the Audiobook on Audible will be released in early 2023. Her debut EP, Soul Stories, can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Allyson is also the Founder and President of AH Coaching Group that specializes in Leadership Development and Coaching for Women Executives.

Highly driven by unconventional storytelling and informed by stylized art forms and surrealism. She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Scenic Design from Utah Valley University, where she earned the Outstanding Student Award from the School of the Arts.

Her work has been featured in Utah’s iconic theatre scene, including the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Sundance Summer Theatre, The Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival, Utah Renaissance Faire, and The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts to name a few. She has designed for theatre, opera, and dance.

Miranda Gohh is a producer originally from Providence, RI. She is currently the Associate Producer at Davenport Theatrical Enterprises (A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL). Previously, she served as the Company Manager at New York City Center with MTC from 2019-2021 and the Producing Fellow from 2018-2019. Miranda has also worked with companies such as Arena Stage, The Playwrights Realm, Goodspeed Musicals, and Trinity Repertory Company.

She is the founder of Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC), an educational program for BIPOC producers, and a co-founding member of The Industry Standard Group (TISG), the first BIPOC commercial theatre investment and producing organization. She is an Associate Member of The Broadway League and is a recipient of the 2022 Gatchell & Neufeld Award and 2019-2020 Rising Star Fellowship.

She is a graduate of the Commercial Theatre Institute and an alumna of Wesleyan University.

Anant Das (“un-nunth”) (He/Him) is a theatre and film creative producer and CEO of Broadway Boxed Up, the longest-running theatre-themed subscription box with a focus on elevating BIPOC, Deaf, and disabled theatrical voices, connecting fans with the Broadway world, and reimagining theatregoers’ relationship with merchandise.

Michael J. Sinder, Esq. is a theater and entertainment lawyer. He opened The Law Office of Michael J. Sinder in October 2014. His professional career, spanning more than twenty years, includes serving clients in a variety of roles, including working as an in‐house lawyer and Director of Business Affairs, outside legal counsel, an agent, as well as other positions in the theater industry. His diverse experiences allows him to not only offer clients advice on legal matters, negotiations and contract drafting, but also provide helpful guidance on business decisions and customary practices. He takes a personal, detailed and thorough approach to his work and serves as a trusted advisor to his clients.

This episode does not contain any legal advice, all content is for entertainment purposes only.

Mark’s story is a testament to the idea that the world is a stage. He shared how his experience producing corporate events for major clients like American Express and Pfizer was, in essence, theater. "Everything is theater," Mark says. Whether it’s motivating salespeople or launching new products, the skills he honed in the corporate world have been invaluable in his role as a Broadway producer.

One of the key takeaways from our conversation was the importance of interpersonal skills and problem-solving. Mark emphasized that producing is about bringing people together to create something new. It’s about listening, nurturing, and sometimes refereeing to ensure that the team can do their best work. This ability to build and lead teams is crucial, whether you’re producing a Broadway show or a corporate event.

Discover the Secrets of Broadway Producing with Mark Rubinski!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to invest in a Broadway show? In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Nielsen, a seasoned investor with a diverse portfolio that includes real estate, tech startups, and Broadway. Elizabeth shares her unique perspective on why investing in Broadway is not just about financial returns but also about supporting dreams and making a meaningful impact.

Elizabeth discusses the importance of trust and communication in the investor-producer relationship and shares her experiences attending a Broadway show she invested in. She also offers valuable advice for producers on how to create more family-friendly content that can reach a wider audience.

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Vanessa Garcia and Victoria Calado, co-founders of Abre Camino Collective. In our latest episode, we explore their innovative approach to storytelling, from their Broadway experiences to creating Miami's hottest ticket, the Amparo experience. Learn about the power of collaboration, the importance of authentic storytelling, and their vision for a more inclusive theater landscape. Don't miss this captivating conversation! Listen now and join us in celebrating the magic of immersive theater.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Eric has been blazing his own path in the theatre world and recently launched his company Iconic Vizion Productions. He holds a BA in Psychology from Morehouse College and a MFA in Acting from LIU Post. In his career he has been fortunate to work with Harlem Stage, The Public, MTC, LAByrinth Theater Company & Broadway For All, along with his experiences in commercial producing offices. He is fiercely dedicated to building equity into the foundation of the industry and is a champion for the artists and voices that have been historically excluded. Eric is an alum of TedxBroadway Young Professionals, Theater Producers of Color, & Beth Morrison Producers Academy. He is also the recipient of the AKA 500 Hour Producers of Color Initiative.

Welcome to Broadway's only podcast dedicated to the producer/investor relationship! This season, Megan Ann Rasmussen introduces you to The Great Colorful Way's most exciting emerging producers and investors.

Featured in this trailer are Vanessa Garcia and Victoria Collado, Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, and Eric Emauni!