Tag Archives: Los Angeles

It’s All On You

Posted on June 10, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

Being a Producer is a daunting task, it takes commitment, stamina, determination, diplomacy, the ability to multitask and stick with it until completion. More than half the film productions I have worked on in my 15 years as a performer … Continue reading →

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Contracts

Posted on June 3, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

When working on low budget or independent productions sometimes the need for contractual agreements is over looked. Any time you hire someone to be part of you team for a production, it is a good idea to have both … 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, 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, Producing, Solo Shows, stage manager, Theatre, Theatre Production, Web Series, Writing | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Acting, Film Production, Low Budget Production, Performance Art, Performing, Producing 101, Producing Advice, Theatre Production, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Acting, Casting, character breakdown, Creative Process, Director, Entertainment, Film, Film Festivals, Film Production, Film Shoot, Fringe Festivals, Independent Films, Los Angeles, Low Budget Production, New York City, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing CReative Arts, Short Films, Solo Shows, sound design, stage manager, Theatre, theatre casting, Theatre Director, Theatre Production, wardrobe, Web Series, Writing | 1 Comment

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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Marketing Materials

Posted on April 28, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

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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Wardrobe Malfunction!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

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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Film Casting

Posted on April 14, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

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 →

Theatre Casting

Posted on April 7, 2014 by MakeYourOwnBreak

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 →

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, 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 | 2 Comments

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