{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"BIG BROADWAY ENERGY: Pinellas County Theater Week","description":"In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan interviews Avery Anderson to discuss Pinellas County Theatre Week, the professional theater landscape in the Tampa Bay area, and current initiatives to foster community through the arts.\n\nPinellas County Theater Week: From November 9th to the 22nd, seven local professional theaters are participating in a collaborative initiative offering \"buy one, get one\" tickets. This program encourages residents to explore new venues and support local artists.\nMission of Tampa Bay Arts Passport: The organization serves as an arts and culture journalism hub, focusing on promoting theater, music, and visual art. Their goal is to bridge the gap between audiences and the diverse, high-quality professional theater occurring across the region.\nThe \"Rising Tide\" Philosophy: Both Reardon and Anderson emphasize a collaborative approach to the arts. They argue that by working together rather than competing, the region's arts organizations can grow the total audience, ultimately benefiting all participants.\nThe Value of Live Performance: The discussion highlights the vital importance of storytelling in an increasingly disconnected, digital, and AI-driven world. The speakers view live theater as a \"classic\" and humanizing experience that fosters community connection.\n\nListeners interested in the upcoming events can find more information at https://tbartspassport.com/theatre-week","author_name":"Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/1842136-radio-st-pete-podcast-archive","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43882025/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}