What Producers Actually Look For in New Work
One of the biggest mistakes I see many playwrights and musical theatre writers make is believing producers are looking for “good writing.” Of course they are. But, after years of producing, directing, dramaturging, and sitting through countless readings,...
Are You Getting the Most From Your Reading?
Now that you know to go virtual (check out my last blog post here) do you know the steps of development? Are you making the most out of your readings? As a professional theater maker, you need to know what must happen at each step of your script’s developmental...
It’s Time to Go Virtual
Is it necessary to add virtual to your development tasks? YES. Are you uncertain or even scared about this? YES. Should you continue to do it anyway? YES. But only if you want to get your play in front of more people. Why Virtual I remember when cable tv was just...
The Best Way to Move Forward
Moving Forward This summer has been a time for reading scripts. It’s my favorite thing to do in the summer. It’s so exciting to discover a new play or musical that’s ready to move forward into a developmental workshop or even into a complete...What I’m Reading
Script Analysis for Actors, Directors and Designers by James Thomas
Scene Change by Alan Harrison