Patten Disregard

So you’ve arrived. New York City. The Great White Way. Every day is the ‘Let’s Go To The Movies’ scene from Annie. But are you forgetting that ten minutes after you got off the Greyhound you saw a homeless man masturbating into a phone charging station? Has time healed the fact that you put a down payment on a house the first day of ‘Nerds’ rehearsal? Buck up sailor. ‘It Gets Better’...or does it? This week we’re gonna get to the bottom of it. EPISODE 19: ‘It Gets Worse’ Featuring Broadway’s Jenn Gambatese with a special appearance by Broadway veteran and former #BookedIt it guest, Lisa Gajda.

You knew it could be like this. It could be like this always. What you waitin' for, cowboy? A matin' call? This week, @bookeditpodcast proudly presents: EPISODE 18: Wokeback Mountain In this episode, which I’m sure has already triggered everyone before they’ve listened to it, we discuss the reality that being a social activist is no longer just a part of being an actor… It is now a REQUIREMENT for a theatre career. Featuring special guest NATHANIEL HACKMAN (Jerry Springer: the Opera, Les Mis) What critics are saying: “Probably the most impactful thing to have happened this century” -Malala “#grateful” -Cicero “I like being mentioned on Booked It so much that I changed the name of the Gypsy Robe.” -Kate Shindle Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Cam Collins Recording Engineer: Tom Jorgensen Logo: performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

What is acting? Acting is being. Being is the nature of essence. Being is life. Life is the essence of being. Being is acting. Acting is life. Repeat. What is acti….WHAT THE F*CK? I’m in a cult. You’re in a cult. We’re all in a goddamn cult. #askifitsequity This is the episode where we finally talk about Actor's Equity: why we need it, where it's headed, and how it's all literally burning down around us. Featuring Special Guest and Equity Member since 2012, Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale, Newsies) What the critics are saying: 'A little theatre never hurt anyone.’—Abraham Lincoln 'Sorry, Mr. Patten, we couldn't publish your column. It's just too trashy.’ —Kelly Holland (Editor of Penthouse) 'And I thought MY writing was bad.’—Michael Wolff Written by Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by Cam Collins Recorded by Tom Jorgensen Logo By www.performingpixel.com www.bookedit.net

We here at #BookedIt want you to have a magical Christmas. The stockings are hung, the egg-nog is in your glass, you're still tingling in the afterglow of reaching 38 likes on your latest Instagram post... The only thing you're missing is the dulcet sounds of a privileged, white atheist talking about the rights of black people in the theatre community. Merry Christmas from Booked It. Go fuck yourself. Featuring the absurdly talented Kelvin Moon Loh from the brand new SpongeBob SquarePants Musical. www.bookedit.net

Guess what? You need a therapist. We’re not here to help! There are therapists for that so leave it to the professionals. However, if you find comfort in this episode, or if we have inspired you in any way, we just want to remind you that this still isn’t therapy, and you still need a therapist. Really. So join us for some (non-therapeutic) laughs, a platform void of trigger warnings, and a fantastic interview with broadway star, Derek Klena! www.bookedit.net

Trump got you down? Wish you lived in the 1980s when there wasn’t any racism? Sad the bank wouldn’t let you remortgage your house to get Frozen tickets? Well, we are the podcast for you! This week we take a frothy jaunt through the perilous waters of production decisions in post-racial America; the good, the bad, and the downright confused. Featuring an insightful interview with Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award winning composer and lyricist, Marc Shaiman! www.bookedit.net

#BookedIt has marked itself safe. Thank you to everyone for the calls, text messages, and prayers. Thank God we weren’t on that train, but even if we were, we would totally still be able to release our show this week. In this episode we confront the very public response to any and all happenings, no matter how insignificant, as well as break down Facebook's newest unintended catalyst for narcissism, the “marking yourself safe” function. This week, we feature Broadway casting director Rachel Hoffman (Frozen, Escape to Margaritaville, Come From Away) of Telsey and Company Casting. www.bookedit.net

Take off your clothes, sit back, and relax as we walk you through the perils of modern self-promotion. It's not porn, it's art...for charity! Our guest this week is Kamille Upshaw who is in a show no one has ever heard of which is probably closed by now. www.bookedit.net

The beloved coming-of-age podcast with your host and preteen idol, Nate Patten, takes on theatre journalism and what it's become. Featuring an interview with 3 time TONY award winner, Doug Besterman.

Have you ever wondered how literally every show can change the world? Well, we're here to explain the logistics of this recent phenomenon. It's going to be HISTORIC. This episode also features an interview with the incomparable Mary MacLeod. www.bookedit.net