Category Archives: From The Back Row

Day Five: Broadway League/ATPAM Diversity Initiative

Well, this is it! I finished my last day on the internship and am so grateful for everything I’ve learned. It’s been a busy week, but so worth it. Thanks to all who helped make this internship possible, especially The … Continue reading

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Day Four: Broadway League/ATPAM Diversity Initiative

Tonight I worked with the Company Manager, Fred, again. Emily was out of the office, so Fred had double the work load. He’s a great multi-tasker and was able to answer all of my questions while he worked. The show … Continue reading

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Day Three: Broadway League/ATPAM Diversity Initiative

Another loooong but rewarding day! It all started with the annual Road Market Forum with The Broadway League. As an intern for the League, I was invited to attend. It was a day filled with power points and new faces. … Continue reading

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Day Two: Broadway League/ATPAM Diversity Initiative

This was a day FULL of interviews. I shadowed Gregory Hanoian who is the publicist for this tour of Disney’s THE LION KING. He had flown out a TV personality to shoot some material for THE LION KING’S upcoming shows … Continue reading

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Day One: Broadway League/ATPAM Diversity Initiative

Yesterday I had my first day on the “job” while shadowing the company manager and assistant manager of Disney’s THE LION KING. Fred Hemminger, the company manager of the show, said his job is very similar to HR. He takes … Continue reading

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Broadway League/ATPAM Diversity Initiative

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FROM THE BACK ROW: Beware of Ticket Scalping

*Ticket Scalping is the act of buying event tickets from licensed sellers, and reselling them at often higher prices  Hey DSM Fans! I want to share this brief story of a friend’s experience with a ticket scalper: My friend was … Continue reading

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FROM THE BACK ROW: Student Rush!

Hey DSM Fans! We are SO excited!  Last week Dallas Summer Musicals launched their STUDENT RUSH program, finally making it affordable for STUDENTS to see some of DSM’s 2013 shows!  One hour before the show, anyone with a valid student ID can purchase the … Continue reading

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FROM THE BACK ROW: I didn’t know I’d LOVE it

Hey DSM Fans!  Growing up, theatre was the last thing on my mind.  I’m one of three boys so I spent my time roughhousing with my brothers and playing sports. Needless to say, there were no showtunes playing in my … Continue reading

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FROM THE BACK ROW: Jet-Setting with Pat Smith

“…on my very first flight I was stuck in Sydney for 5 days.  They put us up in a really nice hotel, gave us a per diem in the currency of the country and said, ‘As long as you’re in … Continue reading

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