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From: olena.ripnick2@mail.dcu.ie < olena.ripnick2@mail.dcu.ie>
Date: Oct 9, 2007 9:09 AM
Subject: Producing Query
To: DCU Drama <dcudrama@gmail.com>


Hi there--

I was at the Drama EGM last night, but as it was all hectic at the end, I
didn't get to follow up with the committee on a query I had--who do I talk
to about producing for DCU Drama? I'm new to DCU (doing a master's in Film
and TV)but I have loads of experience producing. I started my own production
company when I was 15, and since then have produced both musical events (concerts,
etc.) and theatrical events (most notably, The Who's Tommy, which I also
directed). I was also involved with producing while at university, doing,
on average 1-2 shows a year for the past four years (in addition to directing
and other tech work, including lighting and sound), including Rumors, James
and the Giant Peach, The Foreigner, and Urinetown. I'm very familiar with
the process of purchasing rights to shows (as well as the restrictions that
go along with that), comfortable with organizing and keeping track of the
many aspects of a production, good about staying under budget (which has
always been a plus, in my experience), and knowledgeable and experienced
in the duties of a producer and the skills required to take on such a task
(everything from getting the rights to making the programme).

My professional work has been in music, theatre, and, most currently, film
production (I work for Buena Vista/Disney in Dublin) so I have both extracurricular
and professional experience in producing, marketing/PR (as I've found this
to be a huge part of producing), advertising, and all the other aspects of
event organization and management.

I'm particularly passionate about theatre, and if there are still spots available,
I would be very interested in producing/co-producing FAME (as I'm new here,
I didn't know what your policy was about people producing alone--I've always
found it beneficial to work in teams, though I would be more than capable
of handling the task on my own if necessary). I've already done FAME (I was
the musical director for it a few years ago) and am extremely familiar with
the material. I would be dedicated and enthusiastic about being involved
with this show, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with DCU drama
in this capacity (as well as, hopefully, others as well! I'm very excited
about being a part of DCU Drama).

As I said before, I'm not quite sure how this all works (who I need to speak
to, if I have to submit any additional materials, etc.), but I would love
to discuss  it further with, well, with whoever I should be talking with
about this. I would also be more than happy to answer any additional queries
about my experience, availability, etc.

Thanks a mill, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Olena Ripnick




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