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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Macbeth Fan Event by Hunter Chancellor

Hello, APP blog readers! I have another exciting event to tell you all about. Did you miss your chance to meet Alan while he was taking on the role of box office attendant? Well we have a…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 07:27PM
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Alan’s Latest Role… by Hunter Chancellor

Hello, APP blog readers! I hope you’ve been well. Things have been great at Macbeth – in fact, we have an update that’s so exciting I needed to come out of blogger retireme…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 11:57AM
Friday, April 26, 2013

Day 25 – When shall we meet again?… by Hunter Chancellor

With every amazing journey, there is an ending..an ending that comes all too soon.  Now that the show has opened my duties have ended, and I will no longer be blogging every day. This exper…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:55AM
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Day 24 – A Little Bit Longer by Hunter Chancellor

Remember that exciting announcement I mentioned yesterday? Well, after the rave reviews the show received, our strong ticket sales and not to mention Alan’s continued excitement about…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Day 23 – A Bloody Invite by Hunter Chancellor

For the past 3 weeks, I have been working on a very secret project.  As many of you may or may not know, the Tony Award nominations are being announced next week followed by the actual awar…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Day 22 – Post-Opening Meeting by Hunter Chancellor

As I mentioned yesterday, there was a secret back room during the opening night party where the entire marketing, ad agency and press teams worked tirelessly as the reviews for the show bega…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Monday, April 22, 2013

Day 21 – Opening Night by Hunter Chancellor

Wow. Here I am, sitting in my room at 1 AM after opening night and to be honest, I’m speechless.  How do I possibly even begin to describe this evening? Starting with the celebrity ar…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Saturday, April 20, 2013

Opening Night Tickets by Hunter Chancellor

Ok everyone….I have a HUGE announcement… We are selling an EXTREMELY limited number of seats to our OPENING NIGHT performance of Macbeth tomorrow night!  As you may or may not…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Day 20 – The Life of a Broadway Doorman by Hunter Chancellor

Have you ever been to a Broadway show and anxiously waited at the stage door for the actors to leave the theatre in hopes of getting their autograph or take a quick photo?  The stage door h…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Day 19 – Here Come the Press by Hunter Chancellor

Only 3 more days! As usual, the office is only getting busier.  Opening night gifts are being finalized and delivered.  Seating arrangements are being confirmed.  Tickets distributed.  F…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Day 18 – Party Planning by Hunter Chancellor

I believe my organizational skills to be some of my greatest assets, but if you could see my desk right now.  I am surrounded by playbills, receipts, empty coffee cups, paint cans, a hot gl…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Day 17 – That Moment by Hunter Chancellor

Writing a daily blog is much harder than it appears (I have no clue how Ken has managed to come up with new and fresh ideas for so many years…truly amazing)!  Over the past few days, …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Monday, April 15, 2013

Day 16 – Opening Night Giveaway by Hunter Chancellor

I can’t believe I’m saying this….but Opening Night is only 6 days away! We are in the final week of previews.  The press is coming to see the show before writing their rev…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Friday, April 12, 2013

Day 15 – Speedy Set by Hunter Chancellor

Last week, I talked about several of the great marketing campaigns we have started to promote the show.  But there was one that I didn’t mention, my personal favorite project.  Well …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Day 14 – Talk to the People by Hunter Chancellor

Remember my lesson two days ago about listening to the audience?  Well, just as important is TALKING to our audience.  Broadway ticket sales are structured where audience members purchase …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Day 13 – Smile for the Camera by Hunter Chancellor

Another busy day here at Macbeth.  I attended our weekly ad meeting which was attended by the usual crowd of managers, ad agency team members, press rep, Davenport Theatrical’s marke…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Day 12 – Listen to the People by Hunter Chancellor

Now that performances have started, Ken has been teaching me an extremely important lesson. Listen to the audiences reaction! After each show, Ken has been standing outside the theatre just …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Monday, April 8, 2013

Day 11 – A Drum. A Drum. Macbeth Doth Come. by Hunter Chancellor

What a weekend! The show is officially up and running in previews after amazing work from the creative team who accomplished a strong week of tech followed by a wonderful dress rehearsal!  …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Saturday, April 6, 2013

And the winner is… by Hunter Chancellor

………….Well before I announce it, thank you all for subscribing to the blog and taking this journey with me!  Your support and encouragement has been incredible.  Plu…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Friday, April 5, 2013

Day 10 – First Run Through by Hunter Chancellor

One day until the final dress rehearsal…only one. How quickly time is flying by! Last night was the first complete run through of the show, now that the creative team has gone through …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Thursday, April 4, 2013

Day 9 – Coffee Break by Hunter Chancellor

One day closer and the clock continues to tick down towards our first public performance!  Tech is in full swing, and the show is really starting to come together.  Of course after several…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Day 8 – Tech Time by Hunter Chancellor

As the days continue to tick away, we are getting closer and closer to the first preview, while the days are getting longer and longer.  Today began with another ad meeting where the curren…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Day 7 – All Jokes Aside by Hunter Chancellor

I must admit, April Fool’s Day is one of my least favorite days of the year (followed only by Halloween).  I’m not a big prankster.  You would think I would remember to not be fooled b…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Monday, April 1, 2013

Day 6 – Piecing it Together by Hunter Chancellor

6 days until we begin previews and the pressure is ON.  The set is finally installed, and let’s just say, I have gained a fear of insane asylums…So creepy but masterfully created. �…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Sunday, March 31, 2013

A Priceless Opportunity by Hunter Chancellor

In exactly 7 days, Macbeth will begin previews!! To celebrate this final countdown, I’m offering a literally priceless opportunity. Next Saturday, April 6 at 8PM is the final invited dress…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Friday, March 29, 2013

Day 5 – Constant Creativity by Hunter Chancellor

The first week is drawing to a close. Alan is working away in rehearsals, the set is being put into the theater (it looks fantastic!) and I’m google-ing away, searching for every possible …

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Day 4 – Early Morning Excitement by Hunter Chancellor

Today started like any other day. I woke up, got dressed, and started preparing for another day as an Associate Producer.  Before grabbing a cup of coffee as part of my morning ritual, I ju…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Day 3 – March Marketing Madness by Hunter Chancellor

Today was my first ad meeting on the show. Every Tuesday, the entire marketing team walks over to the ad agency’s office for a roundtable discussion of the show’s marketing campaign alon…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

America’s Next Top Producer by Hunter Chancellor

There is nothing like being thrown head first into a life-changing experience!  From all the new faces and names, to the new office and computer, my entire life has been thrust into this br…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM
Monday, March 25, 2013

My First Day as a Producer by Hunter Chancellor

“If you can look into the seeds of time and say which grain will grow and which will not speak then to me” (Act 1, Scene 3) What an exciting moment. My first blog on my first day as an A…

SOURCE: The Associate Producer's Perspective at 06:45AM

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