Direct Consequences

Yesterday, well this morning, we applied to the New York Frigid Festival with one of our next projects. Fingers are crossed all around that we get in and then we can announce exactly what we are planning. What I can say is that the next two projects planned have a very high “create from scratch” component. Risky for a director, actors and company perhaps, but one thing that is sure is that the experience and overall production will be entirely unique, fresh and new.

In this I see great benefits.

• Rights and royalties are not a problem
• A larger creative process
• More opportunity for collaboration

To name a few. For me, as a director, the greatest experiences I have had directing have been the most collaborative. I am looking forward to two such projects in a row and I feel that these shows will be an excellent opportunity for No. 11 Productions to establish a greater sense of it’s own aesthetic. I think it is critical for a new company to know what kind of theatre they are trying to make and to establish its style boldly and up front.

Written by Ryan Emmons