Your Show Needs an Experienced and Innovative Director
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DIRECTING AND/OR DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECT:
Whether it's a production with a long-established theatre company, an independent theatrical endeavor unto its self, a Fringe show, a workshop production, or somewhere in between, you need not only an experienced director, but also someone who understands the ins and outs of presenting live theatre in Southern California. Whether it's a tried-and-true classic, a popular contemporary title, a long-neglected treasure or a brand-spanking-new world premiere...or somewhere in between, you need a director who knows how to maximize potential: actors, designers, technicians and also the script.
I have directed many new plays and it's a unique challenge to both direct a show and be part of the script's development. Sometimes this means being very collaborative with the writer(s), sometimes it's a few notes here or there, and new pages being presented the next day.
I also have a great deal of experience producing theatre in Los Angeles. For any projects I direct, I am also open to operating as a producer/co-producer or production adviser.
Each show is different in terms of what is required of the director. Thus, the first step is for the producer(s) to consult with me to determine the scope of my contributions. The next step is, of course, the fun part: working with the producer(s), writer(s) and/or performers on the creative path we will embark on.
Naturally, the fees for my services depend on how much my duties extend beyond direction of the show. The best way to start this discussion is to contact me with the basics of your production: dates, venue, rehearsal location*, type of show (solo/play/musical), cast size and where the production currently stands in terms of readiness of material, cast, designers, etc.
And feel free to contact me with any questions about my work, my approach, my process, or anything else!
I look forward to hearing about your project!
* I have a rehearsal studio in my home in Boyle Heights (near downtown Los Angeles) that is available to all productions I am involved in.
SHOW DOCTOR:
What is a "show doctor?" For almost as long as there has been theatre, there have been show doctors. The term was originally coined in the golden age of Broadway, when shows had significant tryout tours out-of-town, rehearsing during the day, running preview performances at night. Shows in trouble and even shows with just minor problems would call in experienced directors, playwrights and/or producers who were not previously involved with the project. They would, via a "new set of eyes" watch rehearsals and previews, then share their notes and thoughts on how to fix or improve the show. Some of Broadway's biggest name directors and writers moonlighted as show doctors (Jerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents, Mike Nichols). Perhaps the most prolific "show doctor" was Neil Simon, who was called in so often to diagnose and cure various productions, be became known as "Doc Simon" to many who knew him.
I have been called in as a show doctor on many occasions, both officially, unofficially and confidentially, and have always been able to make the show better, whether I recommended drastic changes or just small or subtle ones.
The "doctor" is always in...and I make housecalls.
Whether it's a production with a long-established theatre company, an independent theatrical endeavor unto its self, a Fringe show, a workshop production, or somewhere in between, you need not only an experienced director, but also someone who understands the ins and outs of presenting live theatre in Southern California. Whether it's a tried-and-true classic, a popular contemporary title, a long-neglected treasure or a brand-spanking-new world premiere...or somewhere in between, you need a director who knows how to maximize potential: actors, designers, technicians and also the script.
I have directed many new plays and it's a unique challenge to both direct a show and be part of the script's development. Sometimes this means being very collaborative with the writer(s), sometimes it's a few notes here or there, and new pages being presented the next day.
I also have a great deal of experience producing theatre in Los Angeles. For any projects I direct, I am also open to operating as a producer/co-producer or production adviser.
Each show is different in terms of what is required of the director. Thus, the first step is for the producer(s) to consult with me to determine the scope of my contributions. The next step is, of course, the fun part: working with the producer(s), writer(s) and/or performers on the creative path we will embark on.
Naturally, the fees for my services depend on how much my duties extend beyond direction of the show. The best way to start this discussion is to contact me with the basics of your production: dates, venue, rehearsal location*, type of show (solo/play/musical), cast size and where the production currently stands in terms of readiness of material, cast, designers, etc.
And feel free to contact me with any questions about my work, my approach, my process, or anything else!
I look forward to hearing about your project!
* I have a rehearsal studio in my home in Boyle Heights (near downtown Los Angeles) that is available to all productions I am involved in.
SHOW DOCTOR:
What is a "show doctor?" For almost as long as there has been theatre, there have been show doctors. The term was originally coined in the golden age of Broadway, when shows had significant tryout tours out-of-town, rehearsing during the day, running preview performances at night. Shows in trouble and even shows with just minor problems would call in experienced directors, playwrights and/or producers who were not previously involved with the project. They would, via a "new set of eyes" watch rehearsals and previews, then share their notes and thoughts on how to fix or improve the show. Some of Broadway's biggest name directors and writers moonlighted as show doctors (Jerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents, Mike Nichols). Perhaps the most prolific "show doctor" was Neil Simon, who was called in so often to diagnose and cure various productions, be became known as "Doc Simon" to many who knew him.
I have been called in as a show doctor on many occasions, both officially, unofficially and confidentially, and have always been able to make the show better, whether I recommended drastic changes or just small or subtle ones.
The "doctor" is always in...and I make housecalls.
