The Business of Broadway
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC AND BROADWAY AT BEDTIME BRING YOU
THE BUSINESS OF BROADWAY
A forum introduced by Professor Kevin Purcell, Head of the UTAS Conservatorium of Music and chaired by Music Theatre advocate and Host of Broadway at Bedtime, Will Conyers with special guest panellists.
Michael A. Kerker (ASCAP) Michael is Director of Musical Theatre for ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers). One of Michael’s many responsibilities is the coordination of the ASCAP Foundation / Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York and Los Angeles led by composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Together with Michael Feinstein, Michael also produces a regular series of concerts at Carnegie Hall highlighting the catalogue of both legendary and contemporary songwriters as well as a regular series of interview programs entitled ‘Broadway: Up Close and Personal’ for the Kennedy Center. Michael’s onstage conversations with some of America’s most prominent songwriters have included evenings with Jerry Herman, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Charles Strouse, Sheldon Harnick and Stephen Schwartz.
Michael has produced the ASCAP Foundation Jerry Herman Legacy Program: a series of seminars, master classes and concerts featuring the legendary composer/lyricist. The program has been presented nationwide in such cities as Chicago, Sundance, San Francisco, Savannah, Miami and Pittsburgh. Michael is proud to be a member of the Boards of the American Theatre Wing, the Johnny Mercer Foundation and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Andrew McKinnon is one of Australia’s longest established producers and presenters of fine entertainment. In 2009 Andrew presented the Australian tour of David Hobson and Teddy Tahu Rhodes and the smash hit US premiere of Scotland the Brave at the Lincoln Center, New York.
Craig Wellington has 20 years producing and event management experience. Craig is currently producing Miss Saigon.
Ian Williams is founder of ExitLeft Productions with more than 20 years experience in all areas of theatre production. Ian is currently producing High School Musical.
Don Gay (Will Gayre) has worked professionally as a theatre director, writer, actor and designer for more than 30 years in Tasmania, Sydney, Adelaide and New York. He is the Artistic Director of Mainstage Theatre Company and Storm The Stage.
Location: UTAS Conservatorium Recital Hall
5 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart
Date: Thursday 10 September 12:30 pm for 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Audience: Tasmanian Business and Arts/Music leaders
Booking Information: RSVP by phone 03 6336 7314 or 6226 7381 or email: info.conrsvps@utas.edu.au
No charge. Bookings essential as this is a catered function. Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
*Please note: Panel members as invited are subject to availability and include other national panelists still under negotiation. We cannot guarantee their attendance on the day due to individual production responsibilities.
