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| Truly GREAT ! | |
| Posted by: edzareh 09:42 am EST 02/13/18 | |
| In reply to: THIS IS A TOTAL SCAM - Radar123 06:54 am EST 02/10/18 | |
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| I participated in TRU's Writer's Speed Date Pitch session last year, and got a LOT out of it! I found it so motivating to have a deadline to create production assets and prepare myself for meeting producers. My partner and I worked tirelessly for days before the event to make sure we were in top form before presenting (as writers) to the "producers" on hand. NOTE: This event is an EXERCISE, so there is no promise (implicit or explicit) that you are pitching to producers looking to finance your show. The point of the event is to get prepared for the opportunity to pitch when it comes along. Many of the "producer" participants are your fellow TRU PDMP (Producer's Development and Mentorship Program) or Master Class students-- people studying and working to become professional producers. However, that's not to say that there are not real producers in those chairs as well! My experience was one of the rare occasions where several producers expressed real interest in my work. Later, one attended my reading, and followed up with a coffee meeting to talk financing. We're still in touch. Again, this is never promised, but it does happen for some of us. In my opinion, the price of $85 for all that value is a BARGAIN! (Bob will even let a partner participate for only another $20). Compare that to some other producer's programs in town-- it you can FIND one-- and it's such a terrific value. Theater production is a very expensive industry. If you can't raise $100 to invest in yourself, you're probably in the wrong business. As for Bob Ost, the man is a pillar in the community. I can't think of anyone else who is so dedicated and devoted to his students, his craft and his industry. This is evidenced not just by the very high quality work that he produces (on a shoe string), but also by the high caliber of professional Broadway talent (actors, producers, writers, attorneys, financiers) he attracts to guide and mentor his students. The Producer's Boot Camp, the panels, PDMP are all great examples of that. There is a respect and affection for Bob on behalf of students, grads, and fellow industry pros that is unlike anything I have ever seen. It's truly inspirational. Thank you, Bob! |
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| re: Truly GREAT ! | |
| Posted by: Carol2 05:54 pm EST 02/13/18 | |
| In reply to: Truly GREAT ! - edzareh 09:42 am EST 02/13/18 | |
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| Good points, edzareh. I was surprised that Radar123 would vent about TRU's leader who is clearly making constant efforts to help TRU thrive. Any nonprofit group ultimately operates through group decision making, and he and his board have felt the speed dates are worthwhile. I'm glad to read many positive comments on this thread about the speed date. Although TRU is ultimately an organization supporting producers, there are many ways it helps writers, especially the TRU Beginnings Workshops on How to Write a Musical That Works, which I recommend to anyone working on a musical. |
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