is a veteran producer of Television, Film, Theatre and Concerts, who was an Executive Producer of the Annual DRAMA DESK AWARDS (the “Golden Globes” of theatre) from 1999 until 2018, with many of the shows on PBS and/or Livestream. He is also a noted talent manager with a prestigious client list. He has produced and talent managed under the aegis of his company, Step Forward Entertainment, whose main office is in New York with satellite offices in Los Angeles and Florida. In TV, Mr. Blume has had productions on PBS, RAI (Italy) and streamed live variety shows in addition to his theatrical producer resume, which include two Broadway productions, two Los Angeles productions, two international tours and productions in Canada, Italy and Monte Carlo. Mr. Blume as a talent manager oversees his clients in association with longtime Agent and Manager, Jacque Pederson-Schrimscher. Their clients work regularly in TV, Film and Theatre. www.stepforwardentertainment.com He is proud to have been a 20-year Tony voter as a member of THE BROADWAY LEAGUE and is currently in his 25th year as a DRAMA DESK AWARDS voting member. He also served as an Advisory Board Member of the DUKE ELLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS and is a consultant to BROADWAY CHINA production company created to bring arts from America to China. However, he is most proud of his commitment to bring awareness to today’s mental health problem affecting our country by serving as President of a New York State 501 c3 not for profit which uses the Arts to spotlight mental health issues.