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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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Producer's Note: While Arts Unscripted is on summer hiatus, we're re-sharing a few of our favorite episodes from past seasons. Clive was actually the first guest to sit down and chat with Monica. The YoungArts application is open now through October ... more

Producer's Note: While Arts Unscripted is on summer hiatus, we're re-sharing a few of our favorite episodes from past seasons. Cody recently celebrated Tony Award-winning runs with two Broadway productions: Ragtime and CATS: The Jellicle Ball. With C... more

Producer's Note: While Arts Unscripted is on summer hiatus, we're re-sharing a few of our favorite episodes from past seasons. Carlos Simon is the the inaugural Composer Chair of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Composer-in-Residence since 2021 at t... more

Producer's Note: While Arts Unscripted is on summer hiatus, we're re-sharing a few of our favorite episodes from past seasons. Shanta Thake is the vision behind Lincoln Center's free Summer for the City festival happening right now through August 8 i... more

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Cody Renard Richard
Tony Award–winning producer and production stage manager
Theatre
Episode: Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and Stage Manager (Re-Release)
Carlos Simon
Composer Chair of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Composer in Residence at the Kennedy Center
Boston Symphony Orchestra; Kennedy Center
Episode: Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist (Re-Release)
Jeffrey Haydon
President and CEO of Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival
Episode: Jeffrey Haydon, President and CEO of Ravinia Festival
Beth Callen
Broadway musician
The Lost Boys on Broadway
Episode: TONYS WEEK: Beth Callen, Musician, The Lost Boys
Victor Vazquez
Founder of X Casting; casting director behind Cats, The Jellicle Ball
X Casting
Episode: TONYS WEEK: Victor Vazquez, Casting Director, CATS: The Jellicle Ball
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

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 States7 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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Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist (Re-Release)
Q: How do you handle the political or social aspects of your work?
He emphasizes that choosing to be apolitical is itself a political statement and that artists have an obligation to use their voice for awareness, empathy, and responsibility, especially in turbulent times.
Carlos Simon, GRAMMY-Nominated Composer, Curator and Activist (Re-Release)
Q: Being a composer means what to you, and how do you approach commissions vs carte blanche?
He describes composing as a conduit and a service, preferring carte blanche but recognizing that commissions require listening and tailoring to the event, audience, and collaborators while staying true to his voice.
Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and Stage Manager (Re-Release)
Q: What message do you want executives to hear about supporting artists and backstage workers?
Leads with the importance of meeting people, remembering who makes the thing, and prioritizing human connection over money to sustain great art.
Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and Stage Manager (Re-Release)
Q: What inspired you to create the Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program?
Driven by grief and a need to give back during the pandemic, he launched a scholarship to sponsor students from his alma mater, expand access, and mentor the next generation of diverse backstage talent.
Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and Stage Manager (Re-Release)
Q: What does a production stage manager actually do backstage?
He explains that stage managers are deeply involved in every facet of the show, from scheduling and cues to conflict resolution and ensuring a safe, productive environment for the team.

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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. Cody Renard Richard
2. Carlos Simon
3. Jeffrey Haydon
4. Beth Callen
5. Victor Vazquez
6. Allison Blackwell
7. Oliver Richman
8. Susan Magsamen

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