Jeffrey Seller, producer of famed Broadway productions like Hamilton and Rent, started his journey in theater as a 13-year-old in a poorly attended local play, Popcorn Pete. Realizing that production choices influence success, he began to read plays every weekend to refine his taste for human stories. His later work as a booker led him back to his ultimate goal of producing musicals. In his memoir, Theater Kid, he reflects on his upbringing in a low-income area and his gratitude for the theater world that has become his home.
That was the first step I took toward becoming a producer, because you know what the most important decision I ever make is as a producer? What play to produce.
The first shows that meant something to me were, like, A Chorus Line, where ... they're telling stories of their lives.
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