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Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt

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This is arts and culture. Unfiltered. Unscripted. Formerly known as CI to Eye, Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt is a trove of meaningful interviews with executives, artists, and experts across industries. Together with Monica, we’ll explore the way innovation, leadership, and joy drive our industry forward.

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A festival lasts only a few weeks or months each year, but the work of leading one never stops.

Jeffrey Haydon has spent his career at the helm of some of the country’s most respected music festivals, including Ojai, Caramoor, and now Ravinia Festi... more

The Tony Awards often celebrate the names on a show poster, but every Broadway production is carried by countless artists whose work rarely fits neatly into a category. So in anticipation of this year’s awards ceremony, we’re spotlighting a few of th... more

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The Tony Awards often celebrate the names on a show poster, but every Broadway production is carried by countless artists whose work rarely fits neatly into a category. So in anticipation of this year’s awards ceremony, we’re spotlighting a few of th... more

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The Tony Awards often celebrate the names on a show poster, but every Broadway production is carried by countless artists whose work rarely fits neatly into a category. So in anticipation of this year’s awards ceremony, we’re spotlighting a few of th... more

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Recent Guests

Allison Blackwell
Singer, storyteller, Broadway performer
Broadway/ Ragtime (Vivian Beaumont Theater)
Episode: TONYS WEEK: Allison Blackwell, Broadway Performer, Ragtime
Oliver Richman
Actor, songwriter and director who started Song a Day in 2020
Episode: Oliver Richman, Singer-Songwriter and Actor
Susan Magsamen
Founder of International Arts and Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins; co-director of the NeuroArts Blueprint
Johns Hopkins University / Aspen Institute
Episode: Susan Magsamen, Co-Author of “Your Brain on Art”
Jacob Jonas
Choreographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur
Jacob Jonas The Company / Films.Dance
Episode: Jacob Jonas, Dancer, Choreographer, and Founder of Films.Dance
Giorgia Lupi
Designer, partner at Pentagram
Pentagram
Episode: Giorgia Lupi, Partner at Pentagram
Ruth Hartt
Founder of Cindr, strategist focusing on demand-side economics for the arts
Cindr
Episode: Ruth Hartt, Founder of Cindr
Brent Reidy
Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at NYPL
New York Public Library
Episode: Brent Reidy, Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries at The New York Public Library
Derek Johnson
Chief Marketing Officer at Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall
Seattle Symphony & Benaroya Hall
Episode: Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall
Ashley Hufford
Content creator and theater influencer; director of creative content at Red, White and Blue
Red, White and Blue (non-profit)
Episode: Ashley Hufford, Content Creator and Theater Influencer

Host

Monica Holt
Host of Arts Unscripted; focused on arts leadership, marketing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within cultural organizations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • So grateful

    There is nothing else like this podcast. It is incredibly valuable to anyone in the arts industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueGershwin24
    United States2 years ago
  • Invaluable

    Whether you are an artist, agent or presenter, this is an incredibly important tool to use when looking at how to elevate your business practices. With a wide range of topics, there truly is something for everyone. Thank you for sharing your insights and studies with us! It’s so helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K8WC
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesomeness!

    Thank you for making this content accessible. It’s served as an aid on my journey at my organization, and it’s made me a better marketer. Make time to listen to this podcast a “hell, yes!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.L.Davis
    United States6 years ago
  • A must for arts administrators

    Such a great episode and general overall podcast.

    CI gives well-rounded insight to all aspects of arts administration, not just marketing. I am a graduate student preparing to write my thesis for this field and I will be referring back to episodes for reflection and inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MRO__1
    United States6 years ago
  • Essential listening for arts administrators

    Invaluable insights, fresh perspectives. I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rtgalloway
    Canada7 years ago

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Excellent resource for staying current on arts marketing, leadership, and design.
Diverse guest perspectives and practical insights for leadership in the arts.
Valuable resource for arts marketers and admins.
Long-form interviews with industry leaders that stay with you and inform strategy.

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Oliver Richman, Singer-Songwriter and Actor
Q: What was the Ballad of Phil and Phyllis about, and how did it evolve from an idea to a recorded piece?
It started as a concept around Groundhog Day inspired by Hux Tone Phil and his mortal wife Phyllis, written from Phil's perspective. Joy Woods later contributed a verse, and the project culminated in a recorded ballad that connected with the audience and led to a live performance.
Jacob Jonas, Dancer, Choreographer, and Founder of Films.Dance
Q: Walk us through the bridge from scholarship and street performance to founding your company and later Films.Dance. How did those early experiences inform the business side?
He describes transitioning from scholarship-based training to leading a self-produced, non-profit company, learning nonprofit administration in a mentoring session with Donald Byrd, and ultimately building a distributed, in-house production model that could sustain his work and expand its reach beyond traditional theatres.
Jacob Jonas, Dancer, Choreographer, and Founder of Films.Dance
Q: But we do like to start by getting a sense of how art entered your life for the first time. Do you remember the first moment you felt pulled towards dance?
He shares a formative experience with street performers near Venice Beach and Santa Monica that created a sense of family, independence from formal training, and a vivid awareness that performance needs an audience to thrive, which shaped his future path toward self-directed, community-oriented work.
Ruth Hartt, Founder of Cindr
Q: What would you say to arts organizations considering a pilot of this approach?
Start with a small test rather than a full overhaul—pilot need-based segmentation and measure outcomes. The data from pilot proves whether broader changes are warranted and helps build a solid case for strategic shifts.
Ruth Hartt, Founder of Cindr
Q: What role does data play in this approach, and what is zero-party data?
Hartt highlights zero-party data as voluntary, directly supplied information about needs. This data enables one-to-one relevance in communications and outcomes measurement, moving beyond demographic data to understand what patrons truly seek during and after their arts experiences.

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What is Arts Unscripted about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into arts leadership, marketing, programming, and audience engagement, with a strong emphasis on cross-department collaboration, organizational culture, and sustainable practices in the arts. Episodes often feature senior leaders, choreographers, designers, composers, and institutional marketers, exploring topics from data-driven branding and audience development to funding, governance, and the artist–audience relationship. A standout thread is the focus on practical frameworks, long-form storytelling, and real-world case studies from major cultural institutions, dance companies, and theaters, making it useful for arts executives, marketers, and administrators seeking actionable insights and inspiration.

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Arts Unscripted launched 9 years ago and published 152 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Arts Unscripted include:

1. Allison Blackwell
2. Oliver Richman
3. Susan Magsamen
4. Jacob Jonas
5. Giorgia Lupi
6. Ruth Hartt
7. Brent Reidy
8. Derek Johnson

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