Episode 209 – Alex Brightman
Everybody, say it with me . . . Alex Brightman. Alex Brightman. Alex Brightman.
And he appears!
I have an awesome treat for all of you.
The Producer’s Perspective Podcast team went on a field trip to host our first live show at BroadwayCon! And we stole Alex Brightman from the Winter Garden to chat with us for a bit.
Alex has been heavily involved in the collaborative process of not just one, but three shows: Big Fish, School of Rock, and Beetlejuice. And on this podcast, we talk about the influence an Actor can have (and should have) when creating a brand-spankin’ new musical.
During this “live” podcast (so yes, the sound will be different!), Alex and I discussed:
- Why accountability is needed for every writer
- What it’s like originating a role . . . the fun and the pressure
- Does he get nervous? (His answer will surprise you.)
- Whether or not TOO much development process can kill a show
- Why you need to be promoting your work . . . more than anyone else
Oh, and remember this is Alex Brightman, after all, so expect a few hearty chuckles as you listen.
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And this week’s #SongwriterOfTheWeek is Sam Salmond! If you enjoyed the outro song in this episode, go on over to www.samsalmond.com or check him out on Twitter @samsalmond.
Podcasting
Ken created one of the first Broadway podcasts, recording over 250 episodes over 7 years. It features interviews with A-listers in the theater about how they “made it”, including 2 Pulitzer Prize Winners, 7 Academy Award Winners and 76 Tony Award winners. Notable guests include Pasek & Paul, Kenny Leon, Lynn Ahrens and more.