Greyt Big Talk w/ Craig Hassall

GREYT BIG TALK is a multi-disciplinary creative lecture & podcast series for inspiring artists and entrepreneurs. Live Audience Podcast Recordings Feature: • local culinary artisan breakfast and coffee, • live music performances • original art by local designers • startup pitches for anything our community is making • a short talk from a successful creative person • all filmed to share with our community online. Become a Member to register yourself and a guest for free, or wait for discounted FOMO Registration to open Monday, May 15th at 9 am (interested in a feature, artisan maker space, company table space, or other placement within the program? email us at omg@thatsgreyt.com) Since our founding in January of 2015, we’ve hosted over 10,000 attendees in pop-up locations all over the city of Cleveland. Greyt Culture is Partnered with Brite Energy Innovators to help connect artists and entrepreneurs in Ohio. This program is made possible with support from Northish, Zorro Capital, Evergreen Podcasts, Edda Coffee Roasters, and our community of members. ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Craig has worked in the arts in the United Kingdom, Australia and now in the United States. His current role is in Cleveland as the President and CEO of Playhouse Square, a unique collection of eleven theatres hosting an impressive season of concerts and shows as well as eight resident companies. Craig was previously in London as CEO of the Royal Albert Hall, one of the world’s most well-known and loved performance venues. Prior to this, he was CEO of Opera Australia, the country’s largest performing arts organization. Craig also worked in London for nine years, firstly as CEO of English National Ballet, COO of Raymond Gubbay Ltd, a commercial promoter of classical music, and also consulted to the London 2012 Olympic Games on cultural presentations. Before leaving Australia, Craig was Deputy General Manager of Sydney Theatre Company, and worked with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games as General Manager of Image, Special Events and Olympic Arts Festivals - a role that involved the development and delivery of a comprehensive, substantial and successful four- year cultural program. Craig has served on the boards of LIFT - the London International Festival of Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, Glen Street Theatre, Object - Australian Centre for Craft and Design, English National Ballet School and is currently on the board of C4RD – Centre for Recent Drawing, London and the University of London. In 2015 Craig was awarded an AM (Australia Medal) for services to the performing arts in Australia.