I worked as the Lead Videographer for Emerson Stage from late 2018 to mid 2020, following a successful freelance project earlier in 2018. Emerson Stage is an on-campus theater company at Emerson College that provides Performing Arts students with the opportunity to work alongside professionals. They run 10 shows each year, simulating a professional theater environment.
I collaborated with their marketing team, general management, and the cast and crew of each show to develop and produce promotional video content for social media.. Over my tenure I filmed dozens of interviews with actors and crew members.
Some Emerson Stage shows, such as "Mad Moon" and "What Remains Hidden Is Still Known" were original pieces being performed for the first (or only) time by Emerson Stage. I recorded these shows for archival purposes.
Promotion for the stunning scenic design of "Good Breeding"
Extended interview with the costume designer of the season opener, "Stupid F##king Bird"
Samples from an archival recording of "What Remains Hidden Is Still Known," an abstract and introspective show devised by the cast and crew
From "What Remains Hidden Is Still Known," a devised show
From "Mad Moon," a play in workshopping and development
From the 2020-2021 Season Announcement video
From a series of interviews conducted with Emerson Stage employees and crew members
From a promotional interview for the Spring 2019 musical "Working."
B-Roll for a video on the scenic design of "Good Breeding."
B-Roll for a video on the scenic design of "Good Breeding."
The BFA Showcase
My responsibilities also included creating a BFA Showcase video at the end of each academic year. These videos were displayed during an annual event in New York, where the graduating BFA performing arts students were presented to a gathering of employers, agents and casting directors.
The premise of the video always revolved around a photo shoot with both classes of BFA students. I made full use of the stage lighting at the location to create a theatrical, larger-than-life presentation.
