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Going to a booking conference in 23-24?
We're attending the following conferences:
Western Arts Alliance (WAA) in Seattle, WA September 5-8, 2023 - booth #812
Midwest Arts Xpo (MAX) in Indianapolis, IN September 18 – 21, 2023 - booth #347
ArtsMarket in Durham, North Carolina November 6-8, 2023 - booth #TBD
& Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) in New York City, NY
January 12-16, 2024 - booth # 179 in Rhinelander!
Please also take note of the following events and showcases, featuring some of our wonderful artists and staff, as well as other Youth & Family conference programming that you should know about.
(Stay tuned as we add more conference events throughout the year!)
Also - we are so proud to announce that our own Sarah Saltwick
is one of the APAP 2024 Conference Co-Chairs!
Contact us soon to schedule an appointment at any of these conferences
or drop by our booth during Exhibit Hall Hours.
WAA - AMPLIFIED PITCH SESSION
Sept. 6th 9-10:15am
THE PA'AKAI WE BRING
from Honolulu Theatre for Youth
HAA Co-Director Spring Karlo will give an introduction to this original performance that lifts up Native Hawaiian values of generosity and community. The play follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on the island of Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha. Learn more about the production here.
WAA - MAKING ARTISTIC CENTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION
Sept. 6th 10:30-11:45am
NAPAMA'S Making Artistic Cents: Collaborative Deal Making
From basic negotiations to splits and bonuses, contracting is an important business skill, and since COVID, some presenters are thinking of risk differently and have moved away from flat guarantees towards deals with more backend structures. This panel session shares industry vocabulary, helpful math examples, and the perspectives of both an agent and presenter about why and when different kinds of deals might make sense. Perfect for folks new to the field or for those looking for new ways to do better business.
Speakers include:
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Spring Karlo, Holden & Arts Associates
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Michelle MacLennan, Chandler Center for the Arts
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Jerry Ross, Harmony Artists
WAA - JURIED SHOWCASE
Sept. 6th 6-8pm at Broadway Performance Hall
123 ANDRÉS
Live Showcase Performance
This Latin Grammy Award-winning music duo are available for family concerts, student matinees, and community residency. These high-energy, joyful shows include hits from 123 Andrés' award-winning albums and incorporate Spanish, English, and ASL languages. Student matinees introduce musical styles and instruments along with geography and social studies connections. And they have multiple bilingual books based on their songs, published by Scholastic. Their catchy music and lively performances get the whole audience dancing, singing, and learning! Find out more on their performances here.
WAA - YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING COFFEE TALK
Sept. 7th 8-8:50am
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The Youth and Family Programming Coffee Talk will feature a short panel discussion of current critical issues and success stories in the field, regional small group programming conversations, and time for networking with new colleagues and old friends. Topics will include surviving and thriving in the programming area, marketing to schools and families, commissioning new works, and supporting artists in new ways. All are welcome!
Speakers include:
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Sarah McCarthy, Dandelion Artists
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Sharlene O’Keefe, Poway OnStage
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Aaron Nigel Smith, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
MAX- NEW COLLEAGUE ORIENTATION & EXHIBIT HALL TOUR
Sept 18th. 4-5:15pm
The New Colleague session will include small group conversations, networking with mentors and other colleagues, and a guided tour of the Exhibit Hall. Perfect if you are new to the field or new to booking conferences in general!
Session Facilitators include:
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Kevin Peters, G L Berg Entertainment
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Spring Karlo, Holden & Arts Associates
MAX- YOUTH & FAMILY SYMPOSIUM & SHOWCASE
Sept 20th. 9 am- 12pm Sagamore Ballroom- Indiana Convention Center
Panel Discussion 9-10:45am & Showcases 10:45am-12pm
The Youth & Family Programming Symposium will feature a panel discussion on critical issues in the field, thematically specific small group conversations, networking with colleagues and a curated showcase with five 12-minute showcases and four 3-minute artist pitches during the transition between showcases.
Session Leaders include:
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Sarah McCarthy, Dandelion Artists
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Sarah Saltwick, Holden & Arts Associates
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Tara Bailey, Bailiwick Booking Agency
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Todd Wetzel, Vice Provost for Student Life,Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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Gary Minyard, Vice President of Education and Engagement for the Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton, OH
DAVID GONZALEZ - The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures
Live Showcase Performance
Two stories about empowering the voices of young people. In the first story, adapted from Seymour Leichman’s book "The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures" we meet Luca, son of Bustelo-the-jester, who finds that when he sings for people, spectacular pictures appear in the sky. The adventure follows Luca through a summer-long tour of surprises and wonders. Luca learns to trust his talents as he saves the day, and the kingdom too! In the second story, Nina Nails It, based on a Persian tale, a savvy girl teaches a wizard where his true heart resides. The performance features the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos and Astor Piazzolla, along with original compositions and arrangements by Daniel Kelly. Find out more on David's performances here.
123 ANDRÉS
Live Showcase Performance
This Latin Grammy Award-winning music duo are available for family concerts, student matinees, and community residency. These high-energy, joyful shows include hits from 123 Andrés' award-winning albums and incorporate Spanish, English, and ASL languages. Student matinees introduce musical styles and instruments along with geography and social studies connections. And they have multiple bilingual books based on their songs, published by Scholastic. Their catchy music and lively performances get the whole audience dancing, singing, and learning! Find out more on their performances here.
EDDIE & VINNIE
from Childsplay of Tempe, Arizona
Pitch
At its heart, Eddie and Vinnie is a buddy comedy about Eddie, a boy with dyslexia, and his best friend/sidekick, a wise-cracking gecko named Vinnie. Eddie is a skilled artist, but struggles with schoolwork. When facing the possibility of attending summer school if he can't get his grades up, Eddie teams with the overly helpful new girl in class to write their end-of-the-year report. It seems like Vinnie is always there to distract him…or is she challenging Eddie to lean into his uniquely beautiful mind? Through their journey, students will discover the importance of empathy, understanding, and recognizing each individual's diverse strengths. Find out more on the production here.
APAP 2024 CONFERENCE
Jan. 12-16, 2024
HAA Co-Director Sarah Saltwick is a Co-Chair of the APAP 2024 Conference, along with other thoughtful and talented leaders in the performing arts.
YOUTH & FAMILY SHOWCASE AT APAP
Jan. 13, 2024
More information coming soon!