In this episode, we’re talking with Proscenium’s VP of strategy and resident expert on AI, Henry Evans. Henry blends the intelligence of AI with the creativity of human ingenuity to create memorable moments for live events. In this episode he breaks down how to think about AI in ways that are easy, actionable, and actually fun. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

With experience as varied as stage and film direction, speaker coaching, and circus production, Henry Evans is a multi-talented Creative Director. With a passion for tech-forward thinking, he is always trying to push the boundaries of innovation. Henry’s multi award-winning talents have been put to great use for clients including T-Mobile, HEINEKEN USA, Harley-Davidson, JetBlue, and TelevisaUnivision.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode, we’re talking with the Founder and Artistic Director of The 7 Fingers, Gypsy Snider. You may not immediately think of the circus as a way to tell a story about the human condition or to better get across your messaging, but after listening to Gypsy, your perceptions just might change and expand. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Co-founder and Artistic Director of The 7 Fingers Gypsy Snider wrote and directed Geante!, Dear San Francisco, SisterS, Réversible, Intersection, Amuse, Un Dia, Traces, and Loft. Constantly branching out into new mediums, Gypsy has choreographed televised feature performances for America’s Got Talent, Her Majesty’s Royal Variety Performance, the illusionist Darcy Oake’s Edge of Reality, and several large-scale fashion shows for Bench in the Philippines. In 2013, working with director Diane Paulus on a new vision of Pippin, she choreographed and wove circus into the revival of the Broadway musical. Gypsy’s work on Pippin earned her a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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Making events more inclusive for neurodivergent audiences

In this episode, we’re talking with Partnership Strategy & Engagement Lead of Workplace Experience at Google and Founder of The Neu Project, Megan Henshall, and Co-Founder of P3 Productions and Lead Producer of the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, Sammy Lopez.

Accessibility is extremely important! And it may be easier than you think. From Broadway shows to corporate events, this episode looks at simple, cost-effective ways to make your audience comfortable. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode we’re talking comedy with event host, podcaster, and author Scott Bloom. Not sure how to use humor at your event effectively? Want to use laughter to forge connections with your audience? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

About Scott Bloom: A professional comedian, author, podcast host and tv personality who has built a reputation as the go-to-choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant concepts on connecting people, building relationships and making business seriously funny.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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With actionable takeaways from all our guests in Season 2, these top take a look back at all the topics we explored in our second season.

This episode we explore how to make speeches more impactful, how to elevate motivational speaking into an art form, how DJs energize corporate events, how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals, and much more.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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In this episode we’re talking with Letterman comedy writer, author, and star of the award-winning documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, Steve Young. Want to know how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

For 25 years, Steve Young wrote for David Letterman's Late Night and Late Show programs. He’s also written for The Simpsons, NBC's Maya & Marty variety show, and other programs. Maybe the last sentence could be: A Harvard graduate, Steve is the main subject of Dava Whisenant’s award-winning comedy music documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, and the co-author of Everything’s Coming Up Profits – The Golden Age Of Industrial Musicals.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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In this episode we get some sound advice on corporate events from audio mixer John Williams. Prepare to have your perceptions EQ’d! So, if you want to make your next corporate event pitch perfect, hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Over the last 30 years, John Williams has designed and mixed more than a thousand events of all scopes and sizes. He has traveled all over the world working with brands like Harley-Davidson, Heineken, Lowe’s, Walmart, and many, many more. Up next, he’s headed to Maui for a large-scale outdoor awards event for T-Mobile, recognizing their top performers. No wonder he never gets tired of jumping on a plane to head off to distant ballrooms.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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In this episode we’re talking art and design with Proscenium Events Art Director Christian Bayonet. Not sure how to talk to graphic designers? Wondering how to collaborate with them better? Curious about what makes a slide impactful? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Christian Bayonet has a passion for all things design, from fashion to furniture, graphics to scenery. He enjoys bringing his passion for creating and curating experiences to the corporate events industry. He has led the design of over 100 unique events, including those for T-Mobile, The UPS Store, TelevisaUnivision, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, and HEINEKEN USA. Recently, he co-illustrated and produced animations for an interactive educational app for emergent bilingual children.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

WHERE TO FIND US
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