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You’re Fired!
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
Posted in Acting, Film Production, Low Budget Production, Performance Art, Performing, Producing 101, Producing Advice, Theatre Production, Uncategorized, Writing
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Marketing Materials
Once your film is in the can or your show is in rehearsals the marketing aspect of your production becomes crucial. Strong visual imagery and a concise tag line are important for attracting people’s attention to your website, fan page and your … Continue reading
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Tagged Acting, Art, auditions, Casting, character breakdown, Creative Process, Director, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Hollywood, Hollywood Fringe Festival, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing, Producing CReative Arts, Short Films, Solo Shows, stage manager, Theatre, Theatre Director, Theatre Production, Web Series, Writing
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Wardrobe Malfunction!
I’m not exactly talking about the infamous Janet Jackson moment at the Super Bowl 2004, but I sort of am…Wardrobe malfunctions happen all the time, they are not always a spectacle, but they can cause hold ups with a productions, … Continue reading
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Tagged Acting, Art, auditions, Casting, character breakdown, Creative Process, Director, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Production, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Hollywood, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing, Producing CReative Arts, Short Films, Solo Shows, stage manager, Theatre, theatre casting, Theatre Director, Theatre Production, wardrobe, wardrobe malfunction, Web Series, Writing
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Film Casting
Last week I discussed how casting for Film and Theatre differ. When casting a film production different things are taken into account then when casting like the need for recording the audition. When working in film you want to get … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Film Production, Low Budget Production, Performance Art, Performing, Producing 101, Producing Advice, Theatre Production, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Acting, Art, auditions, Casting, character breakdown, Creative Process, Director, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Production, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Hollywood, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing, Producing CReative Arts, Short Films, Web Series
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Theatre Casting
Casting for theatre is not the same as casting for film. Theatre and film acting (and training) are quite different and although many actors can do both it is best understand the different requirement of each medium. This week we will … Continue reading
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Tagged Acting, Art, auditions, Casting, character breakdown, Creative Process, Director, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Production, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Hollywood, Hollywood Fringe Festival, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing, Producing CReative Arts, Short Films, Solo Shows, Theatre, theatre casting, Theatre Director, Theatre Production, Web Series, Writing
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Marketing Matters
For many low budget productions simply scraping funds together for a shoot or a show is challenge enough. There are so many expenses and things to think about just to make it to the Martini Shot or Opening Night that many … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Film Production, Low Budget Production, Performance Art, Performing, Producing 101, Producing Advice, Theatre Production, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Acting, Art, Casting, Creative Process, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Production, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Hollywood, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Producing, Producing CReative Arts, Short Films, Solo Shows, Theatre, Theatre Production, Web Series, Writing
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Casting – It’s Not Personal
Actors are not the only ones who experience rejection during the casting process, no matter what side of the table you are on, just remember it’s not personal. On more than one occasion I have written a role with someone … Continue reading
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Tagged Acting, Art, Casting, Creative Process, Dumpwater Divas, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Production, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Hollywood, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing, Short Films, Solo Shows, Theatre, Theatre Production, Web Series, Writing
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