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Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer have opinions. We talk about post-show discussions and the gap between donors’ perceived and actual giving. Also, Sara interviews Sommer about the process of bringing a new play to life, and Sommer works to derail Sara’s story about building a hula hoop. If you have any ideas for songs or monologues about food, tweet at us - or audition for Sommer’s cabaret.   Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae, and check us out @UTWApod on Twitter and Facebook!   You can find the topics we discussed today listed below: Playwright Threatens Fines Over Post-Show Discussion of His Play (

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer welcome Kate Loar, fellow nonprofit professional, to join the conversation for our first deep-dive episode. This week, we focus specifically on development and the current contention between the donor-centered fundraising model and the community-centered fundraising model. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae, and check us out @UTWApod on Twitter and Facebook!   You can find the topics we discussed today listed below: How donor-centrism perpetuates inequity, and why we must move toward community-centric fundraising (

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer discuss audience engagement, pay-to-play auditions, and the salaries of Broadway stars. POLL: Would you prefer a jalapeño beer or a jalapeño margarita? Tweet at us. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae, and check us out @UTWApod on Twitter and Facebook!   You can find the topics we discussed today listed below: EDITORIAL: Is it time to stop talking about audience engagement? (http://philadelphiadance.org/dancejournal/2017/05/11/editorial-time-stop-talking-audience-engagement/

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer talk about censorship in children’s theater, women breaking barriers in dance, and what New York City’s new cultural funding model might mean. Also, Sara gets excited about dinosaurs and Sommer’s cat is descended from a mountain hare. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae, and check us out @UTWApod on Twitter and Facebook!   You can find the topics we discussed today listed below: A Q&A with Jaysen Wright About His Role in ‘Smart People’ at Arena Stage (http://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2017/05/05/magic-time-se [...]

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. This week, Sara and Sommer #buckleup for #UWTA in Baltimore - our first ever podcast recorded in the same room! We discuss our trip to Arena Stage to see Smart People, the idea of Consensus Organizing, the Tony nominees, and the American Visionary Art Museum’s Kinetic Sculpture Race. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae, and check us out @UTWApod on Twitter and Facebook!   You can find the topics we discussed today listed below: Arena Stage (http://www.arenastage.org/) Smart People, directed by Seema Sueko at Arena Stage (

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer talk about sound design, vibrant arts communities, and how the findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress compare with our own experiences. In addition, we are fun people who like bike parties and are interested in hosting air guitar championships. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae. NEW: Check us out @UTWApod on Twitter and Facebook! You can find the topics we discussed today listed below: Breaking: Tony Awards Announce Return of Sound Design Categories; Union Releases Statement! (

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer talk about highlights from The Lost Episode, an issue with internships, and what’s so cool about collaboration. We also talk about what’s new with us, in case you were wondering. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae. (Yes, you’ll find an acro picture.)   You can find the articles we discussed today listed below: ‘Charging Bull’ artist says ‘Fearless Girl’ violated his rights (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/04/12/charging-bull-artist-says-fearless-girl-violated-his-rights/100378556/) The Charging Bull Sculptor Is [...]

Welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer talk about charitable giving, nonprofit accountability, and what the heck is going on with Renée Fleming. Also, we’ve included a BONUS LINK about how to read a 990. Things are getting crazy up in here. Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae. You can find the articles we discussed today listed below: The Problem With Modern Philanthropy (https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/03/the-problem-with-philanthropy/520989/) Kentucky Coal Mining Museum in Harlan County switches to solar power (

#BUCKLEUP and welcome to #UTWA - your weekly unstructured time with art. In this episode, Sara and Sommer talk about the NEA, AFP, and popular entertainment such as Beauty and the Beast and The Voice. We also take some time to introduce ourselves and explain why this podcast is going to be a fabulous adventure. Enjoy, and thanks for being here with us! Find us on Twitter @SaraKAllDay and @Sommerrenae. You can find the articles we discussed today listed below: A Conservative Case For Why Trump Should Fund the Arts (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/03/27/a-conservative-case-for-why-trump-should-fund-the-arts.html) Can Programs That Help the Military Save the Federal Arts Agenc [...]