Westfield News Group Review: Naked at Berkshire Theatre Group

Westfield News Group review of Luigi Pirandello's "Naked" at Berkshire Theatre Group. "Incredibly spot-on and relevant. Director Eric Hill,has showcased the best actors seen on Berkshire Theatre Group stages in recent years, and a fine group of designers. Together, they make Naked a richly satisfying theatre experience.  
https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-naked-at-berkshire-theatre-group/

Media Release: 5th WMass Film and Media Exchange

BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COLLABORATIVE PRESENTS “THE PERFECT PITCH” AT THE 5TH ANNUAL WMASS FILM AND MEDIA EXCHANGE, OCTOBER 20 IN SPRINGFIELD, MA.

The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents its 5th annual WMass Film and Media Exchange, “The Perfect Pitch,” on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 9:30AM-4:30PM at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place in downtown Springfield, MA. This year’s Exchange is designed for screenwriters, playwrights, novelists, producers, directors and anyone with a great idea who wants to learn the best practices for getting a screenplay noticed by the studios. 

Special guest, renowned Hollywood Screenplay Consultant and Pitch Expert Pilar Alessandra will be conducting two seminars on Screenwriting (Character & Dialogue Development) and "Pitching Your Project." Fred Fierst from the entertainment law firm of Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg, LLP will also offer a session on the legal aspects of selling your screenplay or project. There will be an opportunity for participants to pitch their projects to Pilar.

Berkshire Film and Meia Collaborative’s Executive Director, Diane Pearlman, is thrilled to be offering this day of professional workshops in western, MA, “No longer do you have to live in New York City or Los Angeles to create great content. With so many TV, film and podcast outlets, we want to give our professional community (and those who want to “break-into” the business) the tools to be competitive and the opportunity to learn from one of the best!”

Pilar Alessandra started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG. In 2001, she opened the Los Angeles-based On the Page Writers’ Studio, dedicated to teaching and consulting with screenwriters and TV writers at all levels. She’s the author of the top-selling scriptwriting book, “The Coffee Break Screenwriter,” and host of the popular “On the Page Podcast.” An in-demand speaker, she’s been a guest instructor at Disney, DreamWorks Animation, ABC, CBS and AFM, and has taught screenwriting and pitching at production companies and film festivals all over the world. For more information about Pilar Alessandra, her classes, consultations, book and podcast: "http://www.onthepage.tv

The 2018 WMass Film and Media Exchange is made possible in part with grants from the Community Foundation of Western MA and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Sponsors to date include: Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, IMAGINE Magazine, New England Public Radio, Wachsler CPA, LLC, and The Westfield News Group. Media partners to date include Berkshire Theatre Group and WAM Theatre

Tickets for the WMass Film and Media Exchange, which include continental breakfast,  lunch and free parking at the Springfield Sheraton, begin at $129, with a student rate of $75 with valid student ID. Prices increase after October 15 to $159. Space is limited. For program and ticket information: 413.528.4223 or www.berkshirefilm.org or  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-ma-film-media-exchange-screenwriting-pitching-your-project-tickets-50514277564

The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) is a creative economic engine that supports production and workforce development in Western Massachusetts. BFMC develops educational and workforce enrichment courses, offers networking events for industry professionals, acts as a resource for visiting productions, creates jobs within our communities in the film industry and provides an on line production guide and locations database as a resource for filmmakers. BFMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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ArtsBeat Radio 89.5fm/WSKB 9/28/18

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB 9/28/18. An hour with Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0gXPISqKyE

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/26/18

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/26/18. "The Glass Menagerie" at Barrington Stage; "The River" at TheaterWorks in Hartford, and other arts news for WMass and No.CT.
https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-244/

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong

Westfield News Group review of "The Play That Goes Wrong" national tour at The Bushnell. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-the-play-that-goes-wrong-at-the-bushnell/

News from Mark G Auerbach Public Relations October 2018

October, 2018

We’re proud to share our clients’ activities

Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative hosts its 5th annual Exchange in Springfield on October 20. Pilar Alessandra from On The Page will teach workshops on pitching screenplays and scripts. For details on Pilar Alessandra: https://www.onthepage.tv/  For event details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-ma-film-media-exchange-screenwriting-pitching-your-project-tickets-50514277564?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text

The Big Broadcast! the annual Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College recreation of a live 1940s radio show returns to Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Tickets go on sale later this Fall. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details: ask me.

The Capitol Steps perform every Friday and Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center,  in Washington, DC. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. They also perform throughout the year at theatres coast-to-coast. Their new CD, Make America Grin Again, is now available For details: http://capsteps.com/

The Mike Thornton Agency brings The Capitol Steps back to Cambridge, MA for their annual Thanksgiving show, Saturday, November 24 at 5PM & 8PM, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University. Tickets are on sale at the Harvard Box-Office. For details:  617-496-2222 or https://www.boxoffice.harvard.edu

Steven Schoenberg, pianist and composer, released his latest CD, What’s Going On? last year. It’s a series of improvisations on well known standards rom “The Sounds of Silence” to “When You Wish Upon A Star “ For the All About Jazz review: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/notable-and-nearly-missed-2017-skip-heller-by-c-michael-bailey.php  For details on Steven Schoenberg: http://stevenschoenberg.com/

Jeanne Yocum, author of The Self-Employment Survival Guide: Proven Strategies to Succeed as Your Own Boss, will present her workshop, The Thrills (and Chills) of Self-Employment, including myths of self-employment, benefits of being your own boss and the self-employment mindset. Q&A to follow presentation on October 4, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC. For details: https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/the-self-employment-survival-guide/

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My ArtsBeat columns and theatre reviews for Westfield News Group, and articles for Succeeding in Small Business are catalogued at Random Notes From a P.R. Guy: http://mgauerbach.blogspot.com/

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5m/WSKB 9/21/18

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB 9/21/18. Mark G. Auerbach chats with actors Tara Franklin and James Barry, stars of Pirandello's "Naked" at Berkshire Theatre Group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRBZZljNdzE

September Article for Succeeding in Small Business

The Elevator Speech. My September article for "Succeeding in Small Business".
https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/your-elevator-pitch-getting-it-right/#.W6OTZFJRf6c

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 9/19/18

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/19/18. Pirandello's "Naked" at Berkshire Theatre Group, "The Play That Goes Wring" at The Bushnell and arts news or WMass and No.CT.
https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-243/

Review: Make Believe at Hartford Stage

Westfield News Group Review: Bess Wohl's "Make Believe" has its world premiere at Hartford Stage. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-make-believe-world-premiere-at-hartford-stage/

Review: Shakespeare & Company's HIR

Westfield News Group review of Taylor Mac's HIR at Shakespeare and Company. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-shakespeare-company-presents-taylor-macs-hir/

ArtsBeat Radio/ 89.5fm/WSKB / 9-14-18

ArtsBeat Radio Springfield Symphony 75th Season Special / 89.5fm/WSKB / 9-14-18. Mark G. Auerbach chats with composer Adam Schoenberg, SSO Maestro Kevin Rhodes, and SSO Principal Tuba Player Steve Perry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Zwr5b_zbU

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/12/18

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/12/18. "The Drowsy Chaperone" heads to Goodspeed. Barrington Stage's summer hit "The Cake" heads to NYC and arts news for WMass and No.CT.
https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-242/

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB 9/7/18

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB for 9/7/18. Mark G. Auerbach chats with Daniel Elihu Kramer, Artistic Director of Chester Theatre and Longmeadow musician Dave Brinnel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcK5bQDGX0k

Westfield New Group ArtsBeat 9/5/18

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/5/18. HIR at Shakespeare & Company, The Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s 75th Season, Peter and the Starcatcher at Playhouse on Park and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-241/