Theater Producing
Free Talks
| 60 MINUTESThe world of theater continues to grow in access and storytelling in part due to some exciting theater producers. This panel will discuss the changing elements of the theater world with some of its interesting producers.
Panelists
Lawryn LaCroix
Lawryn LaCroix is a New York City based Theatrical Producer. Producer with Lia Vollack at Lia Vollack Productions (MJ the Musical). MJ the Musical is currently on Broadway for its 3rd year running. Also performing internationally in Hamburg , Germany and Australia. Lawryn is a co-producer on DEAD OUTLAW at the Longacre Theatre. Also a co- producer on GYPSY w/ Audra McDonald at the Majestic Theatre. Past credits include co- producer on OLD MAN & THE POOL Broadway (Vivian Beaumont Theatre - Lincoln Center) & West End (Wyndham Theatre) . An associate producer on POTUS ( Shubert Theatre). A past resident producer at New York Theatre Workshop. A recipient of The Prince Fellowship and The Theater Leadership Project (TTLP) along with being in the inaugural group of resident producers for The Shubert Organization’s Artistic Circle. A Broadway League fellowship recipient. A graduate of the MA Creative Producing program at The Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (London). And Marymount Manhattan College (NYC).
Melissa Haizlip
Melissa Haizlip is a Broadway producer, and an Emmy Award-nominated director, producer and writer of film and television. Melissa began a robust, 25-year career in musical theatre as a Broadway performer, appearing in many shows including the original Broadway cast of Jelly’s Last Jam, as well as A Christmas Carol and The Lion King. Melissa is a Co-Producer and investor in two Broadway productions this season, including The Last Five Years (3x Drama League Award nominee) and Gypsy (2x Drama League, 7x Drama Desk and 5x Tony Award Nominee); Goddess off-Broadway at the Public Theatre and Lights Out: Nat King Cole Off-Broadway at New York Theater Workshop. Last season: The Wiz on Broadway. Upcoming in the UK: 13 Going On 30, a new musical based on the hit 2004 film.
As a Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, Melissa Haizlip’s work has been featured on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, CNN, PBS, and E!, among other platforms. Melissa has received awards from the NEH, NEA and the Ford Foundation, and been recognized with a writing achievement award from the NAACP Image Awards, and is a 6x nominee and the recipient of the 2020 Critics Choice Documentary Award for Outstanding Debut Feature for her film Mr. SOUL! (MAX). The film was nominated for an Emmy Award and shortlisted for the Oscars. Her latest film Satisfied, is about the actress Renée Elise Goldsberry and the making of the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. Melissa directed and produced the film for Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment, and it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival 2024. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, the Television Academy, Broadway Producer Alliance, and a fellow member of the Broadway League.
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