Over the pandemic, I was fortunate enough to work on not one, but two, virtual productions as Associate Choreographer at Manhattan School of Music. Under the brave direction of Liza Gennaro (choreographer), Evan Pappas (director), David Loud (music director), and Super Awesome Friends (video production), we created hybrid socially distant/virtual productions of Drood and The Drowsy Chaperone for audiences to enjoy digitally.

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A few scenes were filmed in masks outdoors, but most of the rehearsals and filming happened via zoom with the students running their own sound, video, and lights with our direction through the computer screen.  

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Along with the usual associate job description, I ended up taking on more responsibility and learning new skills in this process. I created storyboards to illustrate the choreography and visuals to be seen on screen for each number. Then made a shotlist with all the info needed to execute each shot for each performer to make the storyboard happen. I was involved in the editing process post-production and helped with scheduling. All via zoom!

 

It was incredibly difficult, but I am so proud of what we accomplished