Production Webinar

Producing Productions Pronto Webinar May 11th @ 4 - 7 PM Space is limited to 10

$50

The Producing Productions Pronto webinar is designed to arm YOU - the producer - with all of the tools you need to properly plan and execute a successful theatrical production.  With a special focus of producing quality shows in blackbox theatre settings, this workshop will cover:

• Establishing and executing budgets
• Picking the right venue for your show
• Setting up and running auditions for actors
• Help in choosing a director
• Promoting your show online and away from the keyboard
• How to properly run your production from opening night to closing night.

Saddled with first hand experience and guest speakers from local theatres, this webinar will in a few short hours give you everything you need to be on your way to begin setting the stage to create your art!

About the Host - Nelson Velazquez

Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Nelson moved to Chicago in 1998 after graduating the University of Texas at San Antonio w/ a degree in Computer Science.  After gaining business acumen in the corporate world, Nelson began feeding his artistic side by training at the Second City Training Center in Chicago in 2005.  By 2006, he had produced his first successful blackbox sketch comedy revue The Devil Wears Chanklas (extended three times).  He's gone on to perform and/or produce shows at places like ComedySportz, Gorilla Tango Theatre, The Playground Theatre, The Second City, The Apollo Theatre, The Annoyance Theatre, and has toured across the nation performing sketch comedy and improvisation.  He's produced over 50+ theatrical productions (sketch, improv, plays, musicals, videos, fundraisers).

"The reason I put this together was to help my fellow actors get their shows produced AND to help the productions they're a part of to be successful," says Nelson. "Too many times have I seen a production fail due to a lack of planning.  I think we can all benefit some from sharing this information with each actor coming out of the training centers so that they come ready to not only perform the show in show business but also understand and strengthen the business in show business."

Technical Specs for the Webinar

For PC-based participants:

• Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer (JavaScript and Java enabled)
• Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac-based participants:

• Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 4.0 or newer or Google Chrome 5.0 or newer (JavaScript and Java enabled)
• Mac OS X 10.6 – Snow Leopard or newer
• Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)
• Cable modem, DSL, ocan r better Internet connection

Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers. (A USB headset is recommended.)
For Attendees with GoToMeeting app for iPad, iPhone or Android

• Free GoToMeeting app from the App Store or Google Play
• WiFi connection recommended to use VoIP
• At this time attendees using the GoToMeeting app can only join GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar sessions