Episode 03: The Man Behind the Curtain
As the Founder and Executive Producer of the Arizona Broadway Theater, Kiel Klaphake is truly “the man behind the curtain” of this incredible production. In this episode, Jenn and Debbie talk one-on-one with Kiel about his courageous journey over the last 20 years. Kiel shares his thoughts with us on how it began, the discipline behind starting a business, managing the struggles along the way, how he handles pivotal decisions, and what he sees as the secret to the theater’s success. This episode shares his personal journey of courage, brains and heart as he follows his yellow brick road to success.
HIGHLIGHTS:
04:33 Kiel’s mindset that helped him make a pivot from acting to building a theater.
09:00 The pivotal moment when Kiel decided it was time to build.
11:47 How Kiel got people to invest in his idea to build a theater.
14:48 How to approach a goal without a roadmap.
15:53 The importance of making decision for today, not how it was done in the past.
23:03 What’s the next phase for Arizona Broadway Theater?
31:51 Kiel’s advice for young actors.
39:03 How Kiel defines success.
45:21 Takeaways: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
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