STARLIGHT MASTERCLASS: Getting into the weeds of production with Amber Blais
Savoy Denver
2700 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
About
This hands-on workshop walks you through the real steps of turning a creative idea into an actual, producible show. We’ll cover how to build a budget that won’t betray you, how to cast and build a team that actually shows up, and how to structure your timeline so opening night doesn’t feel like a miracle.
This hands-on workshop walks you through the real steps of turning a creative idea into an actual, producible show. We’ll cover how to build a budget that won’t betray you, how to cast and build a team that actually shows up, and how to structure your timeline so opening night doesn’t feel like a miracle.
We’ll also dig into the behind-the-scenes systems that keep everything afloat: contracts, communication, and making sure people get paid (including you).
You’ll leave with a working framework for your own project and a clearer understanding of what producing actually requires.
Topics covered:
- Budgeting for reality (not fantasy)
- Grants and funding
- Timeline + production planning
- Contracts and expectations
- Casting and team building
- Paying artists + basic financial structure
- Pricing for Artists + ticketing & Add ons for shows
- Writing press releases
- Marketing shows