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CI to Eye with Monica Holt

Capacity Interactive

CI to Eye with Monica Holt is a podcast tailor-made for arts leaders and administrators. It"s produced by Capacity Interactive (CI), the premier digital marketing consulting firm for arts and cultural organizations. Join host Monica Holt for meaningful interviews with executives, artists, and experts across industries. Together with Monica, we"ll explore the ways innovation, leadership, and joy drive the arts and culture industry forward.

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37:55

Cody Renard Richard, Tony Award-Winning Producer and...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2026/02/19

Great theater starts by creating trusted conditions for talent and creativity to thrive. Cody Renard Richard is a Tony Award-winning producer and stage manager whose career spans Broadway, television, opera, and even Cirque du Soleil. Along the way, his backstage leadership has shaped acclaimed productions like the 2025 revival of Ragtime and this spring's CATS: The Jellicle Ball. In this episode, Cody talks about what it really means to lead from behind the scenes, and why stage management is such

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37:59

Aidan Connolly, Executive Director of Irish Arts Center

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2026/02/12

Aidan Connolly knows that institutional growth isn't just a matter of square footage. It's a test of values. As Executive Director of Irish Arts Center in New York City, Aidan is leading the organization through a major expansion and transformation—one that requires not only bold vision, but the discipline to protect what made the institution matter in the first place. In this episode, Aidan reflects on what it takes to lead values-driven change, how his background in politics shaped his approach

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43:56

Sammi Cannold, Broadway, Film, and TV Director

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2026/02/05

Risk is usually something leaders are told to minimize. But for Sammi Cannold, it's essential to success. As an award-winning director across Broadway, film, and television, Sammi has built her career on ambitious projects—like staging Violet on a moving bus and reimagining Ragtime on Ellis Island. What stands out isn't just the boldness of the choices, but the intention behind them: using place and performance to help audiences experience even the most familiar stories in new ways. In this

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38:04

Andrew Recinos, President and CEO of Tessitura

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2026/01/29

If you could spend a year visiting arts organizations around the world, what patterns would start to emerge—and which assumptions would fall apart? Last year, Andrew Recinos, President & CEO of Tessitura, embarked on a global listening tour that took him inside cultural institutions across ten countries. Despite vast differences in geography, scale, and discipline, he heard strikingly similar themes—of reconstruction, resilience, and the challenge of evolving without losing core purpose. In this

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28:11

Best of the Season

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/12/18

Join host Monica Holt as she reflects on the moments that defined the Fall 2025 season, and hear cultural leaders remind us why connection, creativity, and collaboration are more important than ever.

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37:24

Aly Maier Lokuta on the Intersection of Arts and Health

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/12/11

Aly Maier Lokuta knows that art and science aren't opposing disciplines. They're a shared language for strengthening public wellbeing. Her career has long bridged these worlds, from co-founding Rutgers' Arts and Health Research Lab to leading the largest public mural initiative since the WPA era during her time with NYC Health + Hospitals. Now, as AVP of Arts and Well-Being at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, she's proving what many leaders in the field are only beginning to articulate: that

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39:17

Ming Min Hui on Luck, Leadership, and Wall Street

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/12/04

For Ming Min Hui, there's no single "right" path to arts leadership—only the one you build through curiosity, courage, and a willingness to evolve. Her career began far from the stage, in finance and corporate strategy on Wall Street. Today, as Executive Director of Boston Ballet, she sees that wide-ranging experience not as a detour but as the engine behind her leadership. In this episode, Ming reflects on the value of expansive career paths, the power of collaborative problem-solving, and how she

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38:23

Alex Sarian on the Audacity of Relevance

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/11/20

For Alex Sarian, relevance isn't a buzzword. It's a mandate for the future of the arts. As President and CEO of the Werklund Centre in Calgary, he's leading the largest cultural infrastructure project in Canadian history, a transformation that will soon make the organization the country's largest performing arts campus. But Alex is quick to point out that bricks and mortar aren't the real story. The deeper shift is philosophical: a move away from mission statements as fixed declarations and toward a

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01:05:09

LIVE: Deborah F. Rutter on Leading Through Disruption...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/11/13

The future of arts and culture depends on leaders who can innovate, adapt, and inspire—and Deborah Rutter has been doing it at the highest levels. With five decades of experience leading premier cultural institutions across the United States, she knows what it takes to drive meaningful change while keeping artists and audiences at the center. In this live episode from Boot Camp 2025, the former President of the Kennedy Center and current Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke University shares lessons

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25:35

Christopher Williams on Building a More Courageous...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/11/06

It's Boot Camp week! In this special mini episode, Capacity's President Christopher Williams joins host Monica Holt to pull back the curtain on Boot Camp, the leading conference for arts and culture professionals. They dive into how this year's program came together, the sessions they're most excited about, and how courage and curiosity are the keys to a stronger sector. LINKS: Boot Camp 2025

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48:48

Shanta Thake on Curiosity, Collaboration, and...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/10/30

Shanta Thake sees artistic curation as a practice rooted in curiosity and community connection. As the Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Shanta is helping redefine what one of the world's most storied institutions can be. Since joining in 2021, she's helped usher in an era of experimentation and access to ensure the arts remain central to New York City's civic life. In this episode, Shanta reflects on what it means to democratize the programming process,

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42:22

Rachel Moore on The Music Center, Community, and the...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/10/23

For Rachel S. Moore, the arts aren’t just a mirror for society. They’re a means of shaping it. As President and CEO of The Music Center in Los Angeles, she oversees one of the largest performing arts centers in North America, stewarding $3 billion in county assets and programming that reaches hundreds of thousands of Angelenos each year. A former professional dancer with American Ballet Theatre (she’s also its former CEO and executive director), Rachel brings an artist’s discipline to leadership—and

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43:35

Babatunde Akinboboye on Hip Hopera, Authenticity, and...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/10/16

Reimagining a centuries-old art form takes more than talent; it takes courage, curiosity, and a deep belief that tradition can evolve. Few embody that spirit like Babatunde Akinboboye. A classically trained baritone and viral “hip hopera” artist, Babatunde is redefining what opera can sound like—and who it’s for. His mashups of rap and arias have captivated millions online, and garnered attention from The Ellen Show, America's Got Talent and TIME Magazine. He’s now channeling that distinctive style

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37:43

Tom Gabbard on Cultivating Creative Cities and...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/10/09

Can a performing arts center change the identity of a city? Tom Gabbard has spent more than two decades proving it can as CEO of Blumenthal Arts in Charlotte, NC. Under his leadership, Blumenthal has grown from a regional performing arts center into a national force. Charlotte now ranks among North America’s Top 10 markets for touring Broadway shows, and the organization also fosters experimental projects in Blume Studios, a 44,000-square-foot “arts R&D lab” that pushes beyond traditional stages. In

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46:13

Jane Raleigh on Curatorial Vision and Bridging...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/10/02

How do you bring audiences along as you expand their definition of an art form? That’s the question Jane Raleigh has grappled with throughout her career. As the former Director of Dance Programming at the Kennedy Center, she spent more than a decade transforming the institution’s siloed approach to dance into a continuum that celebrates both classical works and contemporary voices. Now, as the founder of DC Dance Network, she’s creating new ways for artists and audiences to engage. In this episode,

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47:59

Kate Lumpkin on Casting Masquerade NYC, Building...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/09/25

Audiences don’t just want to watch theater; they want to step inside it. Few people understand that better than casting director Kate Lumpkin. Kate has become a go-to voice in immersive performance, shaping productions that dissolve the line between stage and audience. Her latest project? Masquerade NYC: an immersive Phantom of the Opera revival now running Off Broadway. For Kate, immersive work isn’t a trend. It’s a response to what audiences are hungry for: connection, participation, and

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40:35

Michael J. Bobbitt on Turning Creative Power into...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/09/18

Arts and culture don’t thrive in isolation. They thrive when artists, institutions, and policymakers work in concert. Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, is making that bridge his life’s work, showing how government and the arts can partner to create healthier, stronger, more sustainable communities. From his early days as a performer and choreographer to his current role shaping statewide cultural policy, Michael has witnessed both the joys and the shortcomings of the

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41:46

Macy Schmidt on Creative Risks, Audience-Centered...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/09/11

How do you invite new audiences into the symphony in a way that feels fresh, joyful, and unforgettable? Macy Schmidt has been asking that question with every project she takes on. As the founder of The Sinfonietta and CEO of Overture Global Entertainment, she’s not just producing concerts—she’s designing live experiences that feel transformative for new audiences. In this episode, Macy reflects on the early influences that shaped her approach to orchestration, the audience-first philosophy that

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37:28

Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, on...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/09/04

Few leaders expect their first months on the job to coincide with a fight for the future of the arts in America. For Erin Harkey, that became the reality when she stepped in as CEO of Americans for the Arts earlier this year—just as the federal government proposed eliminating national arts funding. In this episode, Erin reflects on her career journey, from shaping cultural policy in Chicago to stepping into one of the most prominent arts leadership roles in the country. She shares why public funding

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43:28

David Jammy on Story-First Producing and the 2025...

CI to Eye with Monica Holt ·

2025/08/28

What turns a live event into a cultural moment people never forget? David Jammy has some answers. As Executive Producer at Done+Dusted, he’s helped shape global broadcasts from the Emmys and Kennedy Center Honors to the Global Citizen Festival and the Mark Twain Prize. In this conversation, David traces his path from student activist in apartheid-era South Africa to producing events that capture history as it happens. He shares his storytelling philosophy, the challenge of turning fleeting moments

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