In this episode, Adam sits down with Molly Clark, Director of Cal Poly Arts, to talk about the business of performing arts and what it takes to curate a show-stopping season. Molly shares behind-the-scenes insights into booking performances, balancing financial wins with artistic risks, and why some acts resonate while others take time to find their audience.

They also discuss the surprising show that sold out for the first time in 14 years, the challenges of securing Broadway-level productions for a mid-sized market, and how she’s working to diversify the arts scene in San Luis Obispo. Plus, Molly reveals the one artist she’d book tomorrow if budget wasn’t an issue—and let’s just say, Adam did not see it coming.

For upcoming shows and season details, check out Cal Poly Arts.

Follow Molly Clark:

• Cal Poly Arts Website: calpolyarts.org
• Cal Poly Arts Instagram: @calpolyarts

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Untamed Dinner at At Her Table – March 9

• Location: Paso Bamboo, 5590 North River Road, Paso Robles
• Tickets and event info: AtHerTable.com

Moonshiner Collective – Live Performance

• Moonshiner Collective, the band behind the Up & Adam theme song “Start Again”, will be performing live at Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills on March 29.
• Tickets and event info: MoonshinerCollective.com

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Get your tickets to SLO COMEDY FESTIVAL HERE!

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ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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