Ep 24: The Original Production w/ Paul Canaan




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Summary: This week Lindsay is joined by Paul Canaan to talk about everything from his broadway journey, to theatre education, to reality tv (well sort of). Plus, we cover a super common questions we get asked: how does intellectual property play into choreography and non-professional stages. About the Paul: Broadway: Kinky Boots (dance captain and original Angel), Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage Aux Folles, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Legally Blonde. Appeared as a judge on the MTV reality show Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods. He recently partnered with director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell to launch The Original Production Inc. A dance licensing company that offers high schools and theaters the opportunity to learn and perform original Broadway choreography. Paul is co-founder along with actress Laura Bell Bundy of the non-profit arts organization Take It From The Top, which provides professional mentoring to aspiring young artists. He also served as artistic director of The Broadway Dreams Foundation for 4 years and works with the Broadway League as a judge for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The JIMMY AWARDS).Find out more about The Original Production. Find out more about Take It From The Top.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.