Monthly Archives: May 2014

Crunch Time

Posted on May 27, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

I like to call the week before a play opens or a film begins shooting “crunch time”.  No matter how much time you have given yourself for rehearsals, to prep for a production or how prepared you think you are, this is a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Inventory

Posted on May 19, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

When in the throws of a production it is easy to get caught up in certain details while other aspects get lost in the shuffle.  This is where the “Production Bible” can be a life saver, keeping all the tasks and … Continue reading →

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You’re Fired!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

This isn’t a pleasant topic, but it’s an important one to address.  Having produced over two dozen productions over the past decade I have had to use the words “You’re Fired” more than once.  I have never wanted to fire anyone, … Continue reading →

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Production Team – Theatre

Posted on May 5, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

There are many people involved in bringing a production to life and all roles are integral to the success of your production.  Once you have a script to work with, a budget and a timeline you will need to start … Continue reading →

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