Producing Innovation

Stacy Spikes co-founder of MoviePass gives us an insider perspective on his 13 year journey from bringing MoviePass from initial idea to completion. He then blows us away with his new startup PreShow.

Peter Sabbeth is an architect, builder, designer, painter, and creative entrepreneur. He and Michael discuss how to live a truly creative life.

Brian Bickerstaff, one of GAle GAtes’ principal performers, reflects on his formative years at GAle GAtes and how they informed his later work as an actor, creator and director.

Howard Pyle, SVP of Experience Design at MetLife, unpacks the meaning of innovation and discusses career changes resulting from chasing passions.

In this second installment of our series, Michelle Stern, co-founder and producer of GAle GAtes, shares some of her favorite memories from their time in DUMBO, and lessons learned along the way.

This week Michael sits down with David Wise, a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, to discuss how to cultivate creativity and innovation in the business sector.

Michael Counts sits down with Katie Pedro, a creative director at Counts Projects, to discuss how GAle GAtes came to be.

Ashley Tata discusses what informs her work as a director and designer of multi-media works of theater, contemporary opera, performance, live music and immersive experiences.

Jecca Barry, Executive Director of Beth Morrison Projects, sits down with Michael in between rehearsals for Madame White Snake in Hong Kong to discuss her love for new music and new opera.

Anne Hamburger discusses her storied career in New York site-specific and immersive theatre.

Jonathan Schnapp shares how Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club came to be.

Victoria Lucai and Nick Sample, producers of Hoodoo in Berlin, share how their show evolved from an idea to an epic, immersive reality.

Michael Counts shares updates from a recent site visit in Pigeon Forge, as well as highlights from the recent Entertainment Evolution Experience conference in LA.

Karen Dalzell, producer extraordinaire, outlines her approach to producing live events that push the boundaries of performance, business, art and technology.

Cayla Sharp walks us through her journey from Virginia Tech to San Francisco, and offers inspiration for those looking to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.

Michael Solomon explains his approach to management, the art of the pivot, and the importance of investing in yourself.

Vivek J. Tiwary discusses the importance of having a historical mentor, and the powerful combination of passion and persistence in your work.

Michael Counts shares his own story, insights and inspirations that helped him build a unique career in the arts.