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What a summer! And here in LA, things are still heating up as we move into the Fall: In late September, I'll resume work on CONVENTION at LA Public's fifth (wow!) "Open House" at STILE Downtown Los Angeles, featuring visual artist Kaia King-Hall and new writing from the MADLab Playwright's cohort / Moving Arts Theatre in Atwater! With CONVENTION, we will jump ahead slightly to workshop the "Wallace Supporters" scene, the counterpoint to last month's "Conspirator's Scene." On the Swseng front, Erik and I are continuing to add awesome features including: - The ability to annotate: this will be monumentally helpful for our actors and director in rehearsal; - "In concert" brackets, which more accurately show who is talking to whom in a measure; and - Entrances and exits within a measure! I used to do a lot of this manually. Now in Swseng, it will be automated, which saves HOURS of formatting time, and makes reading and rehearsing easier for the entire acting company. I also have a few other special announcements ... more to come :) Till then, let's keep Swseng-ing!

case study, The Theater — captivating from the start, our collaboration with a vibrant fine-dining venue with live entertainment led to an intriguing project. This endeavor became a labor of love, as we dedicated extensive time and effort to showcase the essence of theatrical life. From inception, our goal was clear: to offer audiences a 360-degree view into the captivating world of The Theater. We meticulously crafted a comprehensive production plan, delving into every aspect of The Theater's operations and behind-the-scenes magic. Over the course of the project, we produced over 50 captivating videos, offering glimpses into rehearsals, set design, costume creation, and more. These videos not only provided a fascinating peek behind the curtain but also garnered significant engagement, with our creative reels amassing over 1 million views. Behind every production was a dedicated team of 15+ individuals, each contributing their unique talents to bring our vision to life. Together, we meticulously crafted over 50 creative scripts, ensuring that each video captured the essence of The Theater's spirit and artistry. This project was more than just a showcase of our capabilities—it was a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of the performing arts. It will always hold a special place in my heart as a testament to the magic of The Theater and the power of storytelling. Welcome to The Theater. full project + possibility to watch videos: https://shorturl.at/cmxG3 #creativedirection #production #branding #design #visualidentity

What will the performance spaces of the future look like? Theatre design has always responded to the times, and as audience expectations and technology evolve, do we need a different approach to our buildings to cater for a different kind of experience? https://lnkd.in/g-8Vp_Sw #ITEAC #Theatre #TheatreDesign #Architecture #TheatreArchitecture

Yesterday, I visited a theater in Washington DC. That visit generated: - An opportunity to deepen the relationship with the sound team. - An opportunity to learn more about theater sound design. - An opportunity to further my understanding about our portfolio. - An opportunity to utilize their spaces for future events. Showing up in person brings unmatched opportunities. Here's 4 reasons why being physically present works: 1. It proves your commitment to a project and partner. 2. It opens doors you didn't know existed. 3. It introduces you to "behind the scenes" stakeholders. 4. It organically gives you a chance to share expertise and experience. The best part? It was FUN! We (Eric Warner and I) simply showed up, provided guidance on field installation of mounts and rotating wave guides, and earned trust. Don't find reasons (traffic, time, unknowns) to NOT go see people. As Tony Robbins says, "Change your 'should' into 'must'!" p.s. - the best BEST part was seeing pallets of Electro-Voice Official and stacks of Dynacord Official products ready to improve the fidelity of the theater's sound system. 🔊

Learning Theater Design Through Play Students explored the magic of set, sound, and lighting design by tapping into their own personal experiences to create powerful and evocative work.  As Sara Brown, professional set designer and professor at MIT, says: “If you feel it personally, an audience will also feel it personally.” #TheaterDesign #CreativeLearning #MITTheater #SetDesign #LightingDesign #SoundDesign #PowerOfPlay #StudentCreativity https://lnkd.in/efJz_zn4

$BYFC - Broadway options price alert: put open interest is down to 0.0: As of the 13th of September 2024, Broadway Financial shows the Downside Deviation of 4.19, mean deviation of 3.43, and Risk Adjusted Performance of 0.0985. Broadway Financial technical analysis gives you the methodology to make use of historical prices and volume patterns to determine a pattern that approximates the direction of the firm's future prices. https://lnkd.in/g_nVAwat

“It’s not enough to be good anymore.” 🎭 TUTS’ Dan Knechtges reflects on how the theater landscape has shifted and why even the most celebrated shows aren’t guaranteed to succeed. In a world where unpredictability reigns, what does it take to stand out? 🎧 Catch the full conversation on Inside the Design Studio! #TheaterIndustry #SuccessInTheater #ChangingStandards #SPEAKER00 #TheaterTalk #BehindTheScenes #TheaterLife #ArtisticEvolution #StageSuccess #CulturalShift

Hallie Flanagan should be regarded as an American hero and the Federal Theater one of the great successes, and tragic cultural losses, of the last century. In our country, there is no "public" support for the arts or its artists, and so it is imperative that art makers (across mediums) find ways to be collaborators, not just competitors. I wish the largest commercial art makers in America (my mind tends to turn towards Hollywood and the Streamers, although there are plenty of financial problems there right now) would collectively join ranks to help finance and fund a national “art fund” or “creative content fund” — a system by which the most successfully commercial projects from across competing companies could, in part, help finance riskier, local, smaller, and stranger pieces of art (or creative content if you prefer those semantics). This would build audiences, and practitioners who are farther away from the status quo — both of which are necessary for the long term health of both the arts and entertainment industry, and our national civic lives.

Want to experience the magic of "If It Isn’t Love" live on stage at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center on September 7th? We’re giving away VIP and General Admission tickets to some lucky fans! 🎉   How to Enter: 1. Follow/Like Our Social Media Account: Make sure you’re following us on [Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/etc.]. Show us some love by liking this post!    2. Use Our Hashtags: Share this post or create your own and tag us with #IfItIsntLovePlay and #AllwriteProductions to spread the word!   3. Tag Your Friends: Tag at least 2 friends who would love to join you for a night of unforgettable theater!   4. Comment Below: Tell us why you’re excited to see "If It Isn’t Love".   5. Share to Your Story: For an extra entry, share this post to your story and tag us so we see it! REMEMBER to tag Allwrite Productions Inc to officially enter.  

Are less elaborate shows and fewer productions/exhibitions the new normal? • "Summer theater: Trying to make more out of less”: It’s been five years since audiences for summer theater have had as much available to them as they do this season, but an overview of the schedules for six companies in the Capital Region and Berkshires shows an overall trend toward fewer productions and smaller casts. https://lnkd.in/eTuFXm_h • “Live Performance Theatre Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast”: Shows with elaborate productions have been shown to be less and less profitable for producers. Consumer preferences have favored shows with simple sets and powerful stories instead of over-the-top, costly shows, leaving many expensive productions unable to recoup. https://lnkd.in/eUVPqz9R • “Welcome to the slow museum, where less is more”: While the Covid-19 pandemic sparked a culture-wide reckoning with the frantic pace of contemporary life, some museums began to pull their foot off the gas even before the world went into lockdown. https://lnkd.in/enqgV3SV #SweibelArts #Trendwatching #LessIsMore