The Journey of Theatre Company Manager Katy Bryant | The Five Minute Call Podcast

This is Katy Bryant. In this episode, we have the pleasure to chat with Katy Bryant, who has worked on over 30 shows, including Hamilton, Mary Poppins, and Les Misérables as a Company Manager. Katie shares her journey into the industry, the challenges she faced, and how she focuses on creating a positive environment in theater. We also touch on her experiences with mental health initiatives in the theatrical world post-pandemic and how she balances her professional and personal life. Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of theatre's behind-the-scenes heroes. 🎧 Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:06 Meet Katy Bryant 03:01 Katy's Early Career and Education 07:50 First Steps in Stage Management 10:08 Breaking into the Industry 11:42 The Role of a Company Manager 21:56 Transition to Production 31:41 First Company Manager Position 36:19 Reflecting on Career Decisions 36:47 Busy Years at the Queen's Theatre 37:11 Personal Challenges 38:45 Involvement in the Olympics 40:57 Handling Disappointments and Delivering Bad News 43:39 The Importance of Fairness and Communication 48:14 Post-Pandemic Changes in Theatre Management 51:58 The Role of Mental Health in the Industry 53:11 Returning to Work and New Initiatives 01:06:27 The Five Minute Call and Daily Challenges 01:08:43 Heroes and Inspirations 01:10:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ❤️ Support The Show Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for notifications! Your support helps us bring you more amazing stories from the theatre world. And you can listen to more episodes on your favourite podcasting platform. Links at: https://linkin.bio/fiveminutecall 🤝 Connect With Us Follow us on social media - search "Five Minute Call"   / fiveminutecall     / yourfiveminutecall   Oren:   / orenboder   https://www.orenboder.com Claire:   / showminds   https://www.showminds.co ☕️ Vocalitea This episode is kindly sponsored by Vocalitea, the secret to vocal clarity in a cup. Vocalitea is more than just a beverage; it's a holistic approach to vocal care. Developed by award-winning voice experts and master tea blenders, each ingredient has been carefully selected to help you soothe and take care of your voice. Get yours at: https://vocalitea.co.uk 🎗️Get Help If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful. In the first instance, helplines: Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service) Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service) If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help: https://www.applauseforthought.com https://www.industryminds.co.uk https://www.mind.org.uk