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Artistic Finance

Artistic Finance
Investing In Theater
Lighting Design
Theater Producing
Broadway
Covid-19 Pandemic
Electric Vehicles
Event Industry
Personal Finance
Freelancing
Covid-19 Impact
Entrepreneurship
Experiential Events
Financial Management
Money Manual
Theater Design
Pay Negotiation
Theatre Work
Three Summers Of Lincoln
Resource Sharing
Labor Rights

Artistic Finance provides theatre makers with honest, no-pretension insights into managing money in the entertainment industry. Hosted by lighting designer Ethan Steimel, this podcast delves into the personal finance challenges and business realities of show business, offering candid advice and practical tools tailored to creatives working behind the scenes. www.artisticfinance.com/

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An interview with projection designer Wendall K Harrington.

Topics:

⭐️ Building credit

⭐️ SEP IRAs for freelancers

⭐️ Asking producers to contribute to your SEP IRA

⭐️ Artistically building a 3rd show that’s a combo of the director’s vision and ... more

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A conversation about the business side of being a projection designer with Zak Borovay, who on Broadway has designed Elf, Xanadu, and Rock of Ages. He has also done work for Disney and Universal theme parks, lots of cruise lines, and the Radio City M... more

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Choreographer Staś Kmieć explains how he’s handled the business side of his theatre and dance career.

Topics:

⭐️ Tax filing

⭐️ Healthcare

⭐️ Fiddler On The Roof

⭐️ Not spending money when on tour

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youtu.be/CUtkLbPZnQ4

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Choreographer Staś Kmieć explains how he’s handled the business side of his theatre and dance career.

Topics:

⭐️ Tax filing

⭐️ Healthcare

⭐️ Fiddler On The Roof

⭐️ Not spending money when on tour

Video Version:

youtu.be/CUtkLbPZnQ4

S... more

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Recent Guests

Zak Borovay
Projection designer for Broadway shows, including 'Elf,' 'Xanadu,' and 'Rock of Ages.'
Episode: 198: The Business of Projection with Zak Borovay
Staś Kmieć
Choreographer, director, and former dancer with extensive experience in theater, particularly with Fiddler On The Roof
Episode: 197: Never Doing Just One Thing with Choreographer Staś Kmieć
Susan Lee
Tax expert and financial planner specializing in artists, writers, and freelancers.
Episode: 195: Gross Income ≠ Take-Home Pay with Susan Lee
Elsa Hiltner
Costume designer and activist focused on pay equity in theatrical design
Episode: 194: Pay Equity in Theatrical Design with Costume Designer Elsa Hiltner
Jane Cox
Broadway lighting designer, discussing financial management and mentor to many within the industry.
Princeton University
Episode: 193: America The Beautiful (Except The Financial Setup for Freelancers) with Jane Cox (Part 2 of 2)
Vincent Gunn
New Jersey-based set designer focused primarily on educational venues.
Episode: 190: Tracking Hourly Pay As Theatre Designers with Set Designer Vincent Gunn
Jason Lynch
Theatrical lighting designer based in Chicago
Freelance Lighting Designer
Episode: 189: Work Life Balance As A Theatre Designer in Chicago with Jason Lynch
Sven Ortel
Projection designer with experience in theatre and media design
Episode: 188: Finances As A Projection Designer with Sven Ortel
Isabella Byrd
Lighting designer with a focus on new plays and musicals, passionate about pay equity and sustainability.
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Episode: 187: Designer Pay & Transparency - Broadway, Off Broadway, and West End with Isabella Byrd

Host

Ethan Steimel
Host and lighting designer who brings a wealth of knowledge from the performing arts realm, particularly focusing on financial insights and practical advice for creatives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Fantastic!

    Thrilled I discovered this podcast. Fascinating insight into financial lives of working artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REP1972
    United States2 years ago
  • Diversity

    Love the diversity of topics and guests. I quite enjoy the occasional off topic conversation that really lets us know the speaker on a more personal level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i leave amazing feedback
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast for the entertainment industry

    Ethan talks about really great subjects in this podcast and has knowledgeable guests. He talks about all the things I wish I had been taught before I had to learn the hard way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaz1416
    United States3 years ago
  • “Amazing!” (to use Ethan’s oft-used word)

    The Paul Tazewell interview was yet another excellent and successful episode. They keep getting better and better.

    ARTISTIC FINANCE interviews with such successful designers like Paul makes it clear how important it is for young designers to really understand the BUSINESS of “Show Business”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dennis Size
    United States3 years ago
  • Non-judgemental REAL money talk & advice

    Open and honest conversations about finance. It’s never too late to get back on financial track.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SS8765
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the open discussions about financial struggles in the creative industry refreshing and necessary.
Some comments highlight the importance of the podcast as an essential resource for young artists navigating their careers.
Listeners appreciate the practical financial advice catered to artists, enhancing their understanding of money management in the arts.
There is a favorable view of the show's diverse topics and variety of guests, which enriches the listening experience.

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190: Tracking Hourly Pay As Theatre Designers with Set Designer Vincent Gunn
Q: What has been the most well compensated job you've done?
A high school job paying about $5,000 to design, build, and paint.
190: Tracking Hourly Pay As Theatre Designers with Set Designer Vincent Gunn
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's just getting out of college?
Learning how to value your time as early as possible is super duper important.
191: 6k Investing Special - Q4.0
Q: What have you learned from investing so far?
The key takeaway is to be patient and let investments mature over time.
193: America The Beautiful (Except The Financial Setup for Freelancers) with Jane Cox (Part 2 of 2)
Q: What advice would you give to somebody who's starting out in their career right now?
Keep your overhead low. It's an underpaid field, and being able to take underpaid design opportunities is crucial for moving forward in the field.
198: The Business of Projection with Zak Borovay
Q: What job has been the most well-compensated in your career?
Theme park projects have been the most well-compensated compared to my work on Broadway, which evolved.

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The content focuses on the intersection of finance and the performing arts, offering insightful discussions centered around personal financial management, budgeting, and transparency in the creative industries. Themes frequently explored include designer pay equity, tax management for freelancers, and the often-taboo subject of financial literacy among artists. The host engages with various industry experts, providing them with a platform to share their experiences and practical financial advice, effectively debunking myths surrounding the 'starving artist'. The conversational format encourages a sense of community and support for listeners navigating similar financial challenges in their artistic endeavors.

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Recent guests on Artistic Finance include:

1. Zak Borovay
2. Staś Kmieć
3. Susan Lee
4. Elsa Hiltner
5. Jane Cox
6. Vincent Gunn
7. Jason Lynch
8. Sven Ortel

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