STARLIGHT MASTERCLASS: Getting into the weeds of production with Amber Blais

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