Production Meetings
Mark Shayle & Natasha Houghton
Backstage theatre folk chatting. We asked Stage Managers, Producers, Directors, Production Managers, Technicians, and even a few lovely actors to come along to our "Production Meetings". Sharing pearls of wisdom, swapping comedy theatrical stories, and generally having a bit of a lark. Nothing too serious or time-consuming. With their tour off the road and the theatres shut due to COVID lockdown, two Stage Managers, Natasha Houghton and Mark Shayle, talk shop with invited guests ( *cough*, pals in fact, or people we would like to be pals with).
Episodes were released on Thursdays at 13:00 in the UK, coz that's when we do "Production Meetings".
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000 - Trailer
Production Meetings
05/03/20 • 3 min
Tash and Mark have second thoughts about doing a podcast, and then get excited about the (potential) Guestlist.
012 - Georgia Bird
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07/30/20 • 49 min
Georgia Bird joins us to sprinkle some of her magic Stage Management dust over us all. Her enviable career has seen her go back and forth between London and Broadway on a number of landmark productions. She talks to us about being one of the first SM's to work on a high profile Zoom production, reflections on working in the States, theatre in times of COVID, lessons from college, and getting married in Las Vegas. It's a bit of a laugh...
014 - Curtain Call - The Bloopers
Production Meetings
08/08/20 • 25 min
No one asked for it, but here it is. Released without flourish or fanfare, just for the folk who subscribe, follow us on social media or stumble across it.
Right, I really need to sit down and figure out how to do a Muggle CV now...
Thanks for listening and stay safe everyone
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Shayley, SIGNING OFF.
013 - Jason Culverwell
Production Meetings
08/06/20 • 30 min
Jason Culverwell, Technical Director for National Theatre Productions at the RNT, brings wealth knowledge and humour to our final season 1 episode.
We talk about coming into the industry as a career changer, touring the world with productions like STOMP and Warhorse, plus fast cars and hasty getaways with stand-up comedians. Tash does an impression.
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This might be the last "official" episode for Season 1, but stay tuned for the outtakes episode "Curtain Call - The Bloopers", and one-off specials later in the year. You can keep up with our news on our Facebook page, on Instagram, or indeed our Website.
011 - Ali Wade
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07/23/20 • 43 min
Ali Wade is someone who will be very familiar to backstage folk. The renowned West End CSM and current Chair of the UK Stage Management Association joins us to talk, Tea Breaks, ghosts at the Wyndham's, the madness of Glengarry Glen Ross, and Christmas dinners for goldfish. Oh, and there is some great advice for people looking to break into the West End.
Ali Mentions that she is raising money for the Air Ambulance charity she volunteers for. If you can, please consider adding to her Just Giving page for this very worthy organisation.
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010 - Philip Franks
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07/16/20 • 32 min
This week someone that Tash and Shayley both know, and who we think you will love. The director of the last show we ever did Philip Franks joins us over Zoom.
Folk of a certain generation will remember Philip ( Pip to his friends) for his roles in The Darling Buds of May and Heartbeat. More than a few of us will have seen him in his basque and fishnets as The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show that toured a few years back.
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Unbelievably we have made it into double figures as we reach the milestone of 10 shows! If you are enjoying Production Meetings we would really be grateful if you could give us a short review if you podcast platform allows it ( Apple does for instance). If you are Social Media savvy we have a Facebook page and as Tash is a whiz at these things and Instagram account ( apparently that's easy for you to find....) Do feel free to link to us, and leave comments. We are especially to keen to hear from you if you have guest suggestions, or ideas as to topics you would like us to natter about.
009 - Lee Dennison
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07/09/20 • 48 min
Lee Dennison, Business Development Manager at White Light, and lovely chap keeps us thoroughly entertained switching between some grown-up topics, but mostly just giggling. We talk about brand building and networking; The skills of sound, the joy of splicing tape and we reminisce about clunky light stops on Revox's. Throw in a "Miss Saigon" story and we have an extended episode with one of the nicest fellas in show business.
https://www.whitelight.ltd.uk/meet-the-team/lee-dennison/
See Lee in action using the fabulous Smart Stage Technology, hosting a great Career advice session:
https://www.whitelight.ltd.uk/white-light-careers-advice-session/
( For the uber-geeky fan of our podcast you might like to check out our Production Meetings Page on Facebook, where we will post the full uncut roasting Shayley gets from Lee about the state of his beard.....)
008 - Anthony Sammut
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07/02/20 • 40 min
Head of Productions for Rose Bruford College Anthony Sammut joins us this week. Before moving into the education sector, he was a "lifestyle" touring Company Manager. He still keeps his hand in each year as Company Managing his beloved pantos. Anthony is great fun, passionate about training, almost as much as he is about doughnuts. ( Donuts seems to be becoming a theme for Production Meetings...).
"The Rest is History"
007 - Jason Addison & Holly Ellis
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06/25/20 • 34 min
Holly meet Mark meet Jason meet Tash meet Holly, oh wait you already know Tash. Lighting Designers Holly Ellis and Jason Addison join us for our normal mixture of inquisition and silliness. We talk about becoming an LD, "emerging", working, and Dirty Donuts.
Hull gets an unfair bashing.
www.hollyellislighting.com
www.jasonaddison.com
006 - Sharon Hobden
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06/18/20 • 36 min
Think of a West End DSM. You've thought of Sharon Hobden, right?
Sharon is one of those people with a hugely impressive backstage CV, well respected and always in demand. In her charming, self deprecating style she spends some time with us talking about her experiences and thoughts on the craft.
We natter and giggle on subjects ranging from Creatives with a small "c", beauty parades for Show Callers, and shooting arrows at the ground plan.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Production Meetings have?
Production Meetings currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Production Meetings cover?
The podcast is about Theater, Podcasts, Arts, Theatre and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Production Meetings?
The episode title '014 - Curtain Call - The Bloopers' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Production Meetings?
The average episode length on Production Meetings is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Production Meetings released?
Episodes of Production Meetings are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Production Meetings?
The first episode of Production Meetings was released on May 3, 2020.
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