"The Scene Room delves into the business of the performing arts, focusing on innovative marketing, leadership, and the importance of collaboration. With a keen eye on audience trends and cultural shifts, we explore how artists and organizations are connecting with communities, shaping the future, and redefining what it means to engage and inspire."

-Elizabeth Bowman, Host

With over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, digital media, and public relations, The Scene Room‘s host Elizabeth Bowman has built a career focused on understanding industry trends and crafting impactful narratives. As past Editor-In-Chief of Opera Canada magazine, she ventured into the editorial sphere, founding and hosting The Opera Glasses podcast, which explored industry news and strategies that were tougher to editorialize in print media. In 2025, she launched The Scene Room, a podcast dedicated to the business of the performing arts, showcasing industry insights, trends, innovative strategies, and the leaders behind them.  Bowman is excited to embrace new opportunities and continue to create innovative, resonant connections with audiences.

more of season one

Michael Dobbin Film Producer Michael Dobbin Film Producer
Patricia Price Managing Director of 8VA Music Consultancy Patricia Price Managing Director of 8VA Music Consultancy
Chris Lorway CEO Banff Centre on The Scene Room Chris Lorway CEO Banff Centre on The Scene Room
Ben Hoffman Arts Marketing Ben Hoffman Arts Marketing
Joel Ivany Artistic Director Edmonton Opera Joel Ivany Artistic Director Edmonton Opera
Sarah Slean Composer Singer Sarah Slean Composer Singer