On this, the last day of 2019, we are taking stock of the things that made our year incredible. We are grateful to the artists, institutions, and supporters without whom Open Sky Artists could not exist, and we look forward to another year of making life easier for creative professionals in the performing arts.
Without further adieu, here are our 2019 highlights, from January to December:
January
Our client Justin Guarini traveled to Bozeman, Montana for his first RIVER at the home-base of our CEO and Founder, Lori Rosolowsky. Justin conducted a series of master classes for young actors and performed in a fundraiser for institutional partner Verge Theater’s production of Fun Home.
February
David Canfield of Fanfare Archive reviewed our client Clipper Erickson’s latest release, Tableau, Tempest & Tango: “A superior recording, worthy to stand alongside the best… Just about the most ferocious-sounding “Baba-Yaga” on recording, and the most resplendent ‘Great Gate’ imaginable. One of the finest pianists of his generation in interesting repertory that shows off his considerable skill and artistry as a consummate musician.”
March
We completely overhauled three websites for our artists and reached out to over five hundred venues and presenting institutions on behalf of our clients.
April
We helped our client Justin Guarini launch a musical theatre coaching business, release his first book, and elevate his digital presence.
May
Alex Levin Music (the collective representing our clients the Alex Levin Trio, The Ladybugs, and others) became a preferred music vendor at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, and The Picnic House in Brooklyn, New York’s iconic Prospect Park.
June
We helped our client Justin Guarini launch the Audition Secrets podcast, a series of conversations with theatremakers about the choices and challenges that have shaped their careers. We produced the first fifteen episodes which included interviews with Patti LuPone, Laura Osnes, Laura Bell Bundy, Michael Cerveris, and Sierra Boggess.
July
Our client, instrumentalist and educator Clark Chaffee, brought his award-winning techniques for rhythmic notation and key shapes to Bozeman, Montana for his first RIVER, offering four multi-generational workshops to musicians of all skill levels.
August
Fresh off of two assistant choreography gigs at American Conservatory Theater (ACT) and Stanford University, Open Sky Artists welcomed our first ever choreographer client, Meredith Joelle Charlson.
September
Broadway veteran Jeff McCarthy traveled to Bozeman, Montana for a RIVER at Rhapsody-in-View, the home of our CEO and Founder, Lori Rosolowsky.
October
Our client, pianist Clipper Erickson, realized a career-long dream to perform the works of composer R. Nathaniel Dett on what would have been his 137th birthday. The concert’s form reflected those that Dett used to host — a collaboration of choral voice, solo voice, and piano.
November
We attended The Producer’s Perspective Super Conference in New York City, a theatre-centric weekend of panels and networking that was hosted by Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Ken Davenport. The Open Sky Artists team presented a talk on marketing and made countless meaningful connections.
December
We launched an online newsletter that highlights opportunities for artists and brings a bit of joy to your inbox each week. Sign up for this short-and-sweet weekly email here.
What a year! We can’t wait for the next one.