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The Offstage Mic

Aubrey Bergauer
Fundraising
Arts Management
Arts Administration
Arts Organizations
Audience Engagement
Copywriting
Audience Development
Audience Retention
Gender Bias
Data Management
Leadership Skills
Career Development
Community Engagement
Recurring Revenue
Company Culture
Leadership
Patron Messaging
Non-Profit Organizations
Marketing Strategies
Leadership Roles

Arts and culture is a big business—a $1.02 trillion sector whose 100,000+ organizations serve almost every community in the nation. This podcast is about running that business: how to grow audiences, develop high performing teams and leaders, get younger attendees in the seats and on the donor rolls, apply strategies working in other sectors, and generate millions more dollars in revenue, all in o... more

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Auto-renewing subscriptions in the arts: how one organization hit 87% adoption and tripled its season ticket base in two seasons. Justin Morgan, Director of Audience Development at Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City, joins Aubrey Bergauer to bre... more

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s an operational necessity for lean arts organizations. In this episode of The Offstage Mic, Aubrey Bergauer sits down with Ashley Gross, CEO of the AI Workforce Alliance, to demystify how... more

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Running an arts organization is hard, but tackling a $1 million deficit is a different level of challenge. In this episode, Aubrey Bergauer sits down with Vanessa Morosco, Executive Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center (ASC), to discu... more

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Are your traditional funding sources drying up while your audience development plateaus? In this mid-season reflection, Aubrey Bergauer revisits her seven bold performing arts predictions for 2025 and 2026 to see what’s working and what’s failing in ... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Gross
CEO of the AI Workforce Alliance, AI strategist
AI Workforce Alliance
Episode: How to Adopt AI at Your Arts Organization: A Practical Guide
Vanessa Morosco
Executive Artistic Director at the American Shakespeare Center
American Shakespeare Center
Episode: From $1M Deficit to Balanced Budget: A Case Study
Caitlin Vincent
Author of Opera Wars; librettist; founder/director of The Figaro Project
Opera professional and academic
Episode: Opera Isn't Dying. The Business Model Is, featuring Caitlin Vincent
Mason Bates
Mercury Soul founder and artistic director
Mercury Soul
Episode: How to Drive Revenue Through Customer Experience, featuring Mercury Soul
Toby Suckow
Executive director of Mercury Soul
Mercury Soul
Episode: How to Drive Revenue Through Customer Experience, featuring Mercury Soul
Dana Snyder
Dynamic speaker, author of The Monthly Giving Mastermind, host of the non-profit podcast Missions to Movements, and creator of The Monthly Giving Summit.
Episode: Major Gifts ≠ Financial Sustainability: Why Monthly Giving Is the Game-Changer for your Arts Organization
Linda Hsieh Logston
Guest with a unique career at the intersection of performing arts and technology.
Episode: 5 Steps to Using UX Design in Arts Management
Stephanie Stallings
Expert in nonprofit leadership with a background in musicology and arts management.
Episode: Harnessing Data At Your Arts Organization
Chelsea Chambers
Executive Director of the Peninsula Symphony and clarinetist with a background in clarinet performance
Peninsula Symphony
Episode: Climbing The Ladder to Executive Director and Creating A Kick Ass Culture On The Way [Success Series]

Host

Aubrey Bergauer
Host and known in the arts world for being customer centric, data obsessed, and for growing revenue. Aubrey focuses on practical solutions for enhancing audience engagement and operational efficacy in arts organizations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    This is a wonderfully upbeat podcast about the field of arts admin. Aubrey is so enthusiastic about the possibilities in the arts and the people who work (generally) offstage to make it all happen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stringsandkeys26
    United Statesa month ago
  • Analyzing Arts Data and Making It Accessible

    Aubrey has a way of analyzing and presenting arts data, which can often be overwhelming and difficult to parse. She is engaging and passionate in her presentation, providing practical applications and case studies to give arts administrators a road map to navigating an ever-changing arts management landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @AmplifiedtoRock
    United States2 months ago
  • This Podcast Is Gold

    If you are involved in any kind of organization where customer retention is key, Aubrey Bergauer has news you can use. With her extensive expertise in the performing arts and business worlds she synthesizes and distills key strategies for not only helping an organization survive challenges, but on how to thrive. Her approach to tackling tough topics is refreshing, actionable, and always from a business adapted yet customer centric perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honeting
    United States2 years ago
  • Phenomenal!

    Aubrey is passionate about helping arts organizations reach their highest potential. She is incredibly knowledgeable and highly respected in the arts community. Aubrey provides amazing content that everyone can learn from. Recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TFSI_Podcast
    United States4 years ago
  • What the arts industry needs

    I’m not trying to be dramatic here, but I really believe content like this is shifting the arts at its core towards something revolutionary. I’m so grateful to Aubrey for taking the initiative on these hard yet fruitful conversations to help us rethink what’s possible in the arts world. Listen to what Aubrey has to say! She knows what’s up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allison.lambacher
    United States4 years ago

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Fosters important conversations about equity and engagement in the arts.
Highly actionable insights for arts organizations.
Aubrey Bergauer's expertise resonated well with listeners, especially regarding operational challenges.

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From $1M Deficit to Balanced Budget: A Case Study
Q: What were the biggest challenges in implementing these changes operationally?
The biggest challenge was avoiding staff burnout while integrating departments and changing reporting structures. They tackled this by introducing bite-size processes, tying the work to monthly financial metrics, and cross-training staff so responsibilities were shared rather than siloed.
From $1M Deficit to Balanced Budget: A Case Study
Q: Can you talk us through what was Stephanie's role prior and how did you approach bringing the team along?
Stephanie was the Director of Marketing and Interim Director of Development. The approach was to use the Run It Like a Business framework to merge marketing and development, empower Stephanie to lead the change, and ensure transparent, ongoing dialogue with the board and staff to build confidence and shared language.
Opera Isn't Dying. The Business Model Is, featuring Caitlin Vincent
Q: What are some of the battlegrounds you identify in Opera Wars, and how do they frame the book's structure?
She describes a libretto-like structure with scenes and interactive battles—starting with the score and moving through staging, backstage dynamics, and finances—showing how these areas interlock to shape the future of opera.
Opera Isn't Dying. The Business Model Is, featuring Caitlin Vincent
Q: My first question is, what made you write this book and who is it for?
Caitlin explains it was designed to be accessible to both insiders and broader audiences, aiming to bring people who aren't deeply embedded in opera up to speed while still delivering rigorous analysis for those familiar with the industry.
How to Drive Revenue Through Customer Experience, featuring Mercury Soul
Q: What are some practical steps that other orchestras can take to emulate Mercury Soul's approach?
Start with baby steps rather than sweeping changes; lower lighting, use walls for ambient information instead of large screens, hire a projection designer, and ensure operations are aligned with creative goals. Emphasize the social, experiential aspects and treat change as a dial, not a switch.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Offstage Mic

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Focusing on the intersection of arts administration and effective management practices, this podcast explores how arts organizations can thrive in a competitive landscape. Critical discussions center on audience engagement, revenue growth strategies, and fostering inclusivity within the arts sector. Notable episodes cover a variety of essential topics, including user experience design, the challenges of gender bias, and negotiation strategies—all aimed at empowering leaders and practitioners in the arts to drive organizational success and innovation. The host's insights draw from extensive experience, offering actionable tips and best practices tailored for arts administrators seeking to enhance their operational performance and cultivate s... more

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2. Vanessa Morosco
3. Caitlin Vincent
4. Mason Bates
5. Toby Suckow
6. Dana Snyder
7. Linda Hsieh Logston
8. Stephanie Stallings

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