The Importance of Eras
As the end of another year has rolled around again, I find myself contemplating the passing of time, the changing
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The Future of Performing Arts Funding – APAP|NYC 2025
As the performing arts field navigates seismic shifts in its ecosystem—audience behaviors, economic conditions, labor models, and technological disruption—funders and
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Alvin Hough Jr.: From Dollar Pizza to Broadway
Alvin Hough Jr., Associate Music Director of The Lion King on Broadway, shares his journey as a musician, his financial
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Arts RX: Aligning Arts and Public Health – APAP|NYC 2025
As the intersections of the arts and public health continue to gain visibility, the “Arts RX: Aligning Arts and Public
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The Antidote to Mental Clutter: Internal Noise To Calm
I’m going to say some words, and if you’re somewhere where you can close your eyes, go ahead and close
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From Stage to Screen – My First Days with Live TV
Recently, I’ve found myself taking baby steps into the world of live television, including shows like Saturday Night Live and
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Celebrating Ourselves Beyond External Validation
I’m heading into a milestone birthday in a couple of days and I thought that it might be interesting to
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Approaching Involvement: Today’s Threat on the Arts
At this moment, many of us find ourselves living in states of uncertainty about the future of our industry, insecurity
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How to Approach Conflict Resolution for Productive Conversations
In this article, I am discussing conflict. Conflict can quickly become an issue in the workplace and often arise due
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Rosie Lowe: Producer, Songwriter, Recording Artist
Though British singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe has sustained a career as an artist for over a decade and has been recording
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Josh Hutchings: Finance, Career, and Lessons from TV Designer
In this episode of Artistic Finance podcast, host Ethan interviews lighting designer Josh Hutchings. They discuss financial planning (or the
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Is Your Life Force Energy Illuminating or Overwhelming?
My therapist recently told me that I have a tremendous life force energy and that it may be difficult for
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Designing and Mixing My First Shows
Since becoming a theatre sound student last September, I’ve had the opportunity to work on two productions in two different
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The Superpower of Kindness
My dear friend and colleague, Niko Lambros Smith, writes about what approaches have allowed him to make genuine connections with
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Oliver Butler: Living and Thriving Wage for Theatre Directors
In this episode of Artistic Finance, host Ethan interviews theater director Oliver Butler about the state of pay for theater
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What Would Change if You Stopped Should-ing?
When I began my coaching journey for the longest, while I was reticent to share my new passion openly, despite
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Travis McHale: The Business of Theater Design
In this episode of Artistic Finance, host Ethan Steimel sits down with lighting designer Travis McHale to explore the financial
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The Shop Person: Your Secret Weapon for Breaking Into Live Audio
When people think about careers in live audio, most picture mixing at front-of-house, dialing in monitors, or tuning a PA
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Don Holder: The Business of Lighting Design
In this episode of Artistic Finance, host Ethan Steimel sits down with renowned lighting designer Don Holder to discuss his
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Everything Will Be Okay: A Parable by Tenpa Yeshe
I hope that wherever you are, you are enjoying some downtime and some peace. I just wanted to come on
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Amanda Gougelmann: Trade Shows to Job Offers
In this episode of Artistic Finance, hosts Ellen Lampert-Gréaux & Ethan Steimel speak with Amanda Gougelmann, a software support specialist
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