Beyond The Take
Beyond The Take is your all-access pass to the stories behind the scenes. Hosted by actor and producer Marc Chouen alongside co-host Michael J Puddy, this bi-weekly podcast pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry — from actors and casting directors to producers,…
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What It Really Takes to Produce on Broadway | Cody Lassen (opens the original)
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What does it actually take to produce a Broadway show and where does the money come from? Producer Cody Lassen joins Beyond The Take to break down how Broadway projects get funded, how he builds relationships with investors, and why raising money is only a fraction of a producer’s job. He also discusses the risks of Broadway, common mistakes inexperienced producers make, his move into film, and selling his latest film Actual Nobodies at Cannes.
The Fi-Core Debate and the Future of SAG-AFTRA | Austin Highsmith Garces (opens the original)
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Why are more actors considering Fi-Core, and what could they lose by leaving union jurisdiction? Austin Highsmith Garces joins Beyond The Take to discuss: SAG-AFTRA’s new vertical short-form agreement The risks of going Fi-Core Pension, health, residuals, and performer protections Misinformation surrounding union contracts Streaming, indie film, and the current acting economy Why artists may be entering a new era of creative control Austin serves on multiple SAG-AFTRA committees and helped devel
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