3 Day Workshop on Producing Off Off Broadway to be Held November 4 - 6 at Players Theatre

This fall, over twenty of Off Off Broadway's leading artists will participate in the first annual 'Producing Off Off Broadway' Seminar. The three-day-long event, held at the Players Theatre, (115 Macdougal St.) from Friday, November 4 to Sunday, November 6, is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on the unique logistical, creative, and financial challenges of producing non-commercial theatre.

The weekend event is intended for anyone interested or working in Off Off Broadway theatre. Prospective and early career producers will be able to learn the nuts and bolts of shepherding a show from initial idea to opening night. Working producers will be able to improve their craft and sharpen their skills by learning from some of the most established producers and companies in Off Off Broadway, while trading ideas and networking with their peers and colleagues. Those looking to find a producer for their show will learn what to look for in a producer and meet prospective candidates for the job.

Featured panel topics include "Working with Actors Equity," "Fundraising, Donors, Grants, and Sponsored Artistships," "Producing for the Festivals," "Legal Issues Involved in Producing Downtown," "PR & Marketing" and "Organizing Commercial Moves." Several major companies' histories will be profiled as well.

Confirmed presenters include Chad Beckim and Molly Pearson, Artistic Directors of Partial Comfort Productions; Ted Rounsaville, General Manager of Edge Theatre Company; Elena K. Holy, Producing Director of the Present Company / FringeNYC; Cara Reichel, Artistic Director of Prospect Theatre Company; Matt Schicker, Vice President & Producer for Gallery Players; Joe Larue, Artistic Director of Tobacco Bar Theatre Company; Ron Lasko of Spin Cycle; Hugh Hysell, President of HHC Marketing; and Eva Price, Producer of the recent Off Broadway play JOY. Additional presenters are being confirmed and will be announced soon.

Producing Off Off Broadway is being organized and will be hosted by John Pinckard, one of the producers of this year's Fringe Festival phenomenon, SILENCE! the Musical. Seating is limited; registration is $265 for the entire weekend, which includes two cocktail events. For further information or to register, call 212.340.1066 or visit http://www.producingoffoff.com.