Drama Do Now Due 2:30 PM Classwork David Merrick due 5pm Ms. Thompson List 5 top ways to get an artist noticed

It’s your first day on the job as a receptionist at Def Jam records.  As you sit down in your comfy chair with the chrome wheels, put on your state of the art headset and take a look at the computer and telephone that are all yours right in the center of just about the coolest desk you have ever seen, your new boss, Jay Z, walks into the room and before you can even introduce yourself says, “Great, your here. I have a new client completely unknown, but I have a feeling this guy is gonna be huge. In my company, everyone works to make every artist a success.  I need your help.  Right now, I want you to list your top 5 ways to get an artist noticed in this digital age and if you can actually think of something I haven’t already thought of, well then my friend.  You get a promotion and on your first day!”

So get to it, List your top 5 ways to get an artist noticed in this digital age:
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Classwork Google Slides

1.   Who was David Merrick?

2. Briefly describe Mr. Merrick famous office.

3. How did Mr. Merrick generate ticket sales for his first show on Broadway, “Clutterbuck.”?

4. List 2 stunts Merrick used to promote his production of “Fanny”:

5. What was the infamous newspaper ad for the musical, “Subways Are for Sleeping” about?

6. How many News Papers published the ad?

7. What did Merrick do to steel fans away from the sold out production of “Phantom of the Opera”?

8. How did Merrick use his friend Champion’s death to promote his show?

9. What do you think of David Merrick’s tactics?