Association of Performing Arts Presenters' APAP|NYC 2015 Conference

 

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) welcomed performing arts professionals and enthusiasts around the world to join us remotely for select plenary events featuring luminaries from the industry and for professional development sessions sharing best practices from the field during our APAP|NYC 2015 conference livestreamed on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv from 9 January to 13 January 2015.

 

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Opening Plenary: “In the Beginning: The Creative Act” 
Friday 9 January 2015 
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. EST / 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. CST / 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. PST / 22:00-23:30 GMT

It’s all about the art: APAP|NYC 2015 begins with a conversation among artists about why we do what we do. Why do artists make art in the 21st century? How do artists perceive today’s audiences? What advice do they have for the presenting field? Esteemed artists from various genres and generations discuss our joint responsibility for ensuring the growth and sustainability of live performance.

Welcome by: Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts

Speakers:
Lemon Andersen, spoken word artist
Misty Copeland, soloist, American Ballet Theatre
Jason Moran, jazz pianist, composer and artistic director of jazz, The Kennedy Center

Moderated by: Indira Etwaroo, NPR Presents

 

 

Saturday Keynote Plenary: “The Arts as Levelers of Experience”
Saturday 10 January 2015           
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EST / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST / 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. PST / 17:00-18:30 GMT

Ideas, feelings, beliefs. Artists convey powerful messages to audiences through unique collaborations and partnerships. Experience the inspiration and expertise behind the work of five extraordinary members of our creative community in a series of pecha kucha-style presentations followed by a lively moderated conversation between the presenters and the audience. What is pecha kucha? Pecha kucha presentations (Japanese for "chit-chat") are designed to re-ignite the stage and spark conversation. In rapid-fire succession, each participant shares 20 slides in just five minutes for presentations that are a work of performance art in their own right.

Speakers:
Mehmet Dede, co-founder, New York Gypsy Festival and instructor, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU
Heidi Latsky, dancer/choreographer and founder, Heidi Latsky Dance
David Lutken, musician/actor and creator of Woody Sez
Heather Raffo, actor and playwright
Tanya Tagaq, Inuit throat singer

Moderated by: Marc Bamuthi Joseph, spoken word poet and director of performing arts, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

 

 

Marketing Deep Dive I
Sunday 11 January 2015            
9 a.m.-10:50 a.m. EST / 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m. CST / 6 a.m.-7:50 a.m. PST / 14:00-15:50 GMT

How do we reach new audiences? How do we sell more tickets? Can we create deeper relationships with our patrons and donors? Do these questions sound familiar? To answer them and find success, let’s return to the fundamentals. In this session, we will review individual elements of a successful marketing plan, discuss new trends in audience engagement, and strategize tactics to increase loyalty and create raving fans. Keeping in mind that most organizations are operating with fewer resources, you will leave the session equipped to design a thorough marketing plan focused on the strategies that deliver the most bang for the buck.

Speaker:
Chad Bauman, Managing Director, Milwaukee Repertory Theater

 

 

5 Minutes to Shine
Monday 12 January 2015
10 a.m.-11 a.m. EST / 9 a.m.-10 a.m. CST / 7 a.m.-8 a.m. PST / 15:00-16:00 GMT

It’s time to shine the spotlight on APAP members! A mix of artists, presenters, agents, managers and industry professionals share an accomplishment, big idea or an instructive failure in our popular 5-minute format. Join us for this hour of unique and inspiring surprises!

 

 

The Longest Road in America (Broadway)
Monday 12 January 2015
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EST / 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PST / 19:00-20:30 GMT

An in depth discussion on how Broadway programming supports and enhances community engagement. Curatorial practices, and diversity.

Speakers: 
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Executive Director, Arizona State University - ASU Gammage
Kendra Whitlock Ingram, Vice President, Programming & Education, Omaha Performing Arts
Kara Gebhart, The Booking Group

 

 

Closing Keynote Plenary: “Until We Meet Again”
Tuesday 13 January 2015
10 a.m.-11 a.m. EST / 9 a.m.-10 a.m. CST / 7 a.m.-8 a.m. PST / 15:00-16:00 GMT
   
We close the APAP|NYC 2015 conference with reflections on our time together and with the inspired thoughts of a luminary from the performing arts field.

Speaker: 
Angélique Kidjo, ​singer-songwriter

 

 

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