Ever wonder what it’s like to start a professional theatre company from scratch? Good news! Overture Arts, a brand spankin’ new nonprofit theatre company, has just arrived on the NY theatre scene, and this podcast, the first of its kind, is bringing you along for the ride! In real time! With your host, Theresa Burns!
Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of getting the company on its feet - following the founders, Tammy and Bryelle, as they navigate the development of their theatre company and chat with some of their favorite collaborators.
Buckle up, y’all, the soft launch is here!
Welcome to Episode 7, It's Only The Overture's Season 1 finale! Huzzah!
Theresa and the Burgi are back to talk about The Wrap Party, The Perfect Cabaret, what was learned during this soft launch season, and what we can expect from Overture Arts next season! Make sure to listen to find out how to get involved in Overture Arts' first theatrical season.
Thank you so much for listening to the first season of our podcast. We will be back in September. Until then…be there, just ask, and send us your sandwich recipes!
Theme song by Ian Hendrickson-Smith.
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11 Jun 2024
The One Where Theresa Loses Her Mind Two Times
We’re back! We missed you last month! In this episode, Theresa and The Burgi discuss THE PIVOT, and Theresa loses her mind. Twice. It's Bryelle’s fault.
What do you do when the theatre gods throw a wrench in your production plans? You pivot! There have been some major changes since Episode 4 and we are so excited to share them with you. Tune in to hear what happened, what’s changed, and what’s coming! Spoiler- there’s an incredible party and performance on the horizon. Tune in for the details!
Visit our website or click HERE (https://givebutter.com/firstannualwrapparty) to purchase tickets to the Wrap Party!
Visit our website! (https://www.overturearts.org)
Follow us on Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/overturearts)
Like us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/overturearts)
Follow Theresa Burns on Tik Tok! (https://www.tiktok.com/@theresa_nyc)
As promised - click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg02Nbu7lk4) for Stephanie J. Block belting "Get Out And Stay Out".
11 May 2024
Time to Pivot
The Burgi give a brief update on what's happening behind the scenes. We will be back on June 11th with Episode 5!
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In the Westchester, NY area? Come support some of our local high school theatre programs at Pedro's Open Mic Night TONIGHT - featuring live performances from this year's high school seasons! Tickets available HERE (https://usatn.enmotive.com/events/pedro-s-open-mic-night-2024)!
Visit our website (www.overturearts.org)!
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11 Apr 2024
S1. E4. - Soapboxes
Welcome to episode 4! We’re gonna keep this blurb short and sweet because this episode is full of surprises. No spoilers…but Theresa and The Burgi talk a lot about theatre education in this episode!
This episode was recorded virtually for the first time for some hilarious reasons- you’ll have to listen to find out why. AND this episode features TWO exciting announcements!
Tune in to hear a company announcement AND to find out what this season’s charity benefit musical will be!
You’ll also learn about getting the rights to do a musical, why this season’s show and charity were chosen, and why Tammy and Bryelle are so passionate about this charity in particular (see theatre education hint above!). There are also appearances by some VERY special guests!
A special thank you to Jen, Sabrina, Konnor, Stephanie, Mari, and Cameron!
Check out our charity of choice: Educational Theatre Foundation!
In the Westchester, NY area? Come support some of our local high school theatre programs at Pedro's Open Mic Night on May 11th - featuring live performances from this year's high school seasons! Tickets available HERE!
Want to share your sandwich recipe? You can do so HERE!
Visit our website!
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Like us on Facebook!
Theme song by Ian Hendrickson-Smith
11 Mar 2024
Our First Annual Friendraiser
Welcome to Episode 3! The Burgi are back to talk to your host Theresa Burns about the incredibly successful Friendraiser that took place on February 3! As promised, we do not shy away from talking about money!
Tune in to hear how Overture Arts Theatre Co. pulled off its first annual fundraiser event. We talk about planning, how to get items donated, what went well, what went wrong, and the most intense game of hot potato the world has ever seen. Wanna know how much money was raised? Give this episode a listen!
Thank you to all of our donors!
Mint Premium Foods
Tarry Tavern
Frank’s Cucina
Capri Pizza & Pasta
Archbishop Stepinac High School
Skinchanted
Khot
The Pottery Factory
The Cabin Restuarant
One Twenty One
Look Dine-In Cinemas
Scentsy
Legoland Discovery Center
White Garden Designs
Casaletto Ristorante
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant
Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar
Bedford Playhouse
John & Jill Malone
Haro Liquors and Bottle Shop
Pete’s Saloon
J Sports Academy
Tammy Fender
Buff City Soap
The Hamlet
Bear Mountain Strength and Fitness
Sensational Styles
Hollow Brook Golf Club
Mount Kisco Wine & Spirits
Sundance Kitchen & Cantina
Sky Zone
Venuti’s Delicatessen
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Visit our website (www.overturearts.org)!
Follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/overturearts)!
Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/overturearts)!
11 Feb 2024
Meet The Company
Welcome to episode 2 of “It’s Only the Overture”! The Burgi are back with your host Theresa Burns.
In this episode, Tammy, Bryelle, and Theresa talk more in depth about Overture Arts; discussing mission statements (gulp), the rest of the soft launch, season 1 plans, their artist initiative: Overture Art(sit)s, and most importantly…SANDWICHES. Tune in to learn the sandwich lore and more!
Check out our sponsors! And tell them Overture Arts sent you!
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11 Jan 2024
Meet The Founders
It’s our first episode!!! Welcome to It’s Only the Overture! In this episode, your host Theresa Burns interviews the founders of the new theatre company Overture Arts: powerhouse mother daughter Bryelle and Tammy Burgus. The Burgi, if you will.
In this episode, we cover the very first steps you need to take to start a theatre company. We also talk about Tammy and Bryelle’s theatre origin stories and theatre careers thus far, how and why Overture Arts was founded, the obstacles already encountered, and what’s been achieved. Tune in to get to know these fabulous founders!
Visit our website! (https://www.overturearts.org)
Follow us on Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/overturearts)
Like us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/overturearts)
Follow Theresa Burns on Tik Tok! (https://www.tiktok.com/@theresa_nyc)
Books discussed:
The Little Book of Boards, The Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership, and The Little Book of Gold: Fundraising for Small (and Very Small) Non-Profits by Erik Hanberg
11 Dec 2023
"It's Only The Overture" Teaser
Ever wonder what it’s like to start a professional theatre company from scratch? Good news! Overture Arts, a brand spankin’ new nonprofit theatre company, has just arrived on the NY theatre scene, and this podcast, the first of its kind, is bringing you along for the ride! In real time! With your host, Theresa Burns!
Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of getting the company on its feet - following the founders, Tammy and Bryelle, as they navigate the development of their theatre company and chat with some of their favorite collaborators.
Buckle up, y’all, the soft launch is here!
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