---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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 -- www.dcudrama.ie