Before the Curtain
Before the Curtain
Podcast Description
Diving into the world of live entertainment, Before the Curtain will uncover what it takes to create a live performance. Artists reveal their stories of how their creations went from idea to reality. Bridging the gap between the audience and the production. Shining a light on everything that happens before the curtain.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the creation of live entertainment, storytelling in performance art, and the cultural significance of dance and music. Episodes feature diverse topics, like Mayra Cortes's efforts in inclusive Latin dance spaces and Fosse Lin-Bianco's blend of comedy and circus arts, providing insights into the challenges and processes behind various performances.
Discover the passion behind the performance. Artists of all walks of the entertainment world will reveal their stories of how they have perfected their craft, overcame obstacles and continue to inspire those around them. Giving us a stage to tell our stories about everything that happens Before the Curtain.
Abbie Campbell interviews Las Vegas performer and entrepreneur Lisa Marie Smith about her journey from youngest Strip headliner to founder of LMS Entertainment, Live Music Society, and LMS Voice Studio.
Lisa discusses the evolution of Vegas entertainment, her vocal injury and rehabilitation, and why she started a company to pay artists fairly and deliver high-quality live music for corporate events and weddings.
The episode also explores balancing family and career, the business value of live entertainment, and practical advice for performers and event planners.
Follow Lisa Marie on Instagram: @singlisamarie
Follow LMS Entertainment: @lmsentertianmentlv
Follow Live Music Society: @livemusicsocietylv
Follow her voice studio: @lmsvoicestudio
www.lmsvoicestudio.com
Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/BeforetheCurtain
Sources and articles mentioned:
https://www.eventmarketer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/eventtrack-2026-executive-summary.pdf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4179700/
https://experts.mcmaster.ca/scholarly-works/1621258
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4841601/
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