06/26/2026
What all the buzz is about ...
Hi All -
An opportunity to check out on observations on what is going on with me.
Today Friday 6/26/26 EASTERN STANDARD TIME - I will also be talking about a plethora of topics as I guest host a Friday Gathering for TRU (Theater Resources Unlimited) Networking Event with insights to help early career producers, self-producers and learn a thing or two from some of you. I'll talk about my experiences in the changes we face today as well as talk about the mounting of one my newest Off-Broadway Show "Marilyn Exposed" (10 years) and also our opening of our newest original world premiere one-act show in LA at our space in NOHO "Hot Summer Musicals !"
Come join the happy hour and meet some cool people that are Members of TRU and feel comfortable, this may be your new ensemble of friends.
Hope to see you there !
John
TRU COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
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This is a reminder that the next TRU Community Gathering
will be TONIGHT at 5:00 pm ET for networking,
with the interview starting at 5:30 pm.
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Jun 26, 2026 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 872 3270 3969
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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Fridays at 5:30pm ET (come early for networking, at 5pm)
6/26 - Theater in a Box: The Ins and Outs of Running a Successful Production. In the room: TRU board member John Lant, award winning director/designer and 18-time off-Broadway lead producer/director & film producer. John specializes in showrunning, consulting, fiscal sponsorship, in depth development of production runs of new plays and musicals in NYC and his theatrical space in LA. A Q & A discussion for producers, self-producers, creators around basic bullet point "in's and out's" of what you want, thought you knew, and what you really NEED TO KNOW to run an effective production of your work and where it should go. After working on AEA contracts from First Class Productions, WCLO, HAT, Off-Broadway, and Special Artists through Non-Union Agreements, he will share some of the things that a multi-faceted and multi-disciplined producer can bring to the stage and/or the future of your work in the new media outlets. Click here to register and receive the link.
Theater in a Box: The Ins and Outs of Running a Successful Production
John Lant
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Interlochen Alum
Off-Broadway Lead Producer (18 Shows)
Producer / Director - Film / TV / Theater
General Management / Theatrical Showrunner
Consultant & Designer / Certified COVID Supervisor
TRU Board Member / OBA / SSDC / APAP
NYWIFT Member
[email protected]
http://www.writeactrep.org
Executive Director / Artistic Director
Write Act Rep since 2003 - NY & LA
Write Act Rep 2023