AMT Final Project

# The Actors Guild Despite sounding like it could be a crime syndicate, it isn't. *I think*. [[Surely not.|CASTING_CREW_Crew]]

# New, not bad. Good for you! Giving some amateurs a shot at glory is a noble cause. Good thing you're really putting in some time to ensure a quality musical. [[Let me try poking around a school of acting. (-$100)|CASTING_College]] [[This Facebook thing seems like it could work... (-$50)|CASTING_Facebook]]

# Casting and Crew You've got to put this whole thing together but you won't be the one to make it happen on openning night! [[I got this!|CASTING_CREW_Casting]]

# Who to cast? All the work you put in night after night is to make the actors shine. As such, it's important to get actors that can really portray the roles you give them. Who will you hire? [[Give some amateurs a shot!|CASTING_Amateurs]] [[Let's stick with the pros.|CASTING_Pros]] [[Some friends from when I was a kid still owe me!|CASTING_Friends]]

# The Crew Now that you've figured out the actors and actresses, it's time to figure out the crew. [[Go with the pros. (-$750)|CREW_Pros]] [[My family which I love dearly and who have lost their jobs in the economic collapse! (-$0)|CREW_Family]]

# Chad and Charlie These blokes are bona fide legends! [[*I can't possibly forsee this going wrong*|CASTING_CREW_Crew]]

# Acting School is Hard Good on you for trying to give them a break! [[I hope they're good!|CASTING_CREW_Crew]]

# Casting on Facebook Is it "The Facebook" or just "Facebook?" [[Let's see what I can find on here...|CASTING_CREW_Crew]]

# Your childhood friends Let's see here... [[The Munsons (-$0)|CASTING_Munsons]] [[Chad & Charlie (-$0)|CASTING_ChadCharlie]]

# The Munsons Yeah, like... you know... <img src="https://claws.rit.edu/photos/getphotoid.php?Client=Marketing&UN=dcmpro&HASH=ea7e070a84a639d817e5fdc548bca6b66fe0b00e&T=1744687857" alt="RIT's President Munson" width=300></img> [[*Hell yeah*|CASTING_CREW_Crew]]

# The Pros. They can be expensive but there's a reason for it! [[Let me call up the Actors Guild (-$500)|CASTING_ActorsGuild]] [[Oh I know! I'll stalk celebrities until I learn something that will make them say yes! (-$1500)|CASTING_Stalking]]

# Stalking [[Yikes -- however, you got Danny Devito to join your troop!|CASTING_CREW_Crew]]

# Choreography and Music It is a musical after all! This one's pretty important! [[*I should start with the music*|CHOREOGRAPHY_MUSIC_Music]]

# Choreography The choreography in a musical has the potential to make or break a musical. How do you want to take care of the choreography? [[Andy Blankenbuehler. (A pro) (In the Heights) (-$750)|CHOREOGRAPHY_Pros]] [[I'll just do it myself. (-$0)|CHOREOGRAPHY_You]] [[The Shrek musical was pretty good. I'll just copy some routines from there. (-$0)|CHOREOGRAPHY_Shrek]]

# Who will play the music? You need someone to compose and play the music. [[No you don't. *Record music and play it on a CD during the show* (-$0)|MUSIC_Cd]] [[Let's go with the Professional Musicians. (-$500)|MUSIC_Pros]] [[Street musicians could make something rad! (-$100)|MUSIC_Street]]

# Andy Blankenbuehler He's pretty good. [[*He's pretty good.*|EOD]]

# Shrek <p style="color: green; font-size: 24px;">GET OUT ME SWAMP!</p> [[*okay fine*|EOD]]

# Do it yourself Of course. Why not? [[*No problem!*|EOD]]

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# Your Dear Family I mean I'm sure that many skills possesed by realtors would be helpful for the crew. [[Let's keep going!|EOD]]

# The Pros Definitely don't want any mishaps on openning night! [[Time to call it a day.|EOD]]

<h1>Marketing</h1> Marketing is a fundamental aspect of any musical. If nobody knows about it, nobody will show up. Whether by conventional marketing methods or by less traditional means such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_marketing">Guerrilla marketing</a>, any successful musical must be marketed! All of that to say that price doesn't necessarily indicate efficacy. Will you put some money towards marketing or take a more... <i>interesting approach...</i> [[Spend some money!|MARKETING_SpendMoney]] [[Save some money!|MARKETING_SaveMoney]]

# Besties!!! You tell your besties and they give you some words of encouragement! It's maybe not the most effective method of advertising, but you're feeling great! [[Call it a night!|EOD]]

# Billboards Billboards aren't a bad choice at all if you're looking to get your message out to commuters. Where will you find these billboards? [[On the highway (-$200)|MARKETING_Highway]] [[Times square (-$1000)|MARKETING_Billboards_TimesSquare]]

# Billboards in Times Square Definitely a good choice for getting lots of eyes, but damn it's expensive! [[On to the next thing.|EOD]]

# Bus Stops Perhaps a more close up setting can give people a better look at what your show has to offer them. Bus stops where? [[In the suburbs. (-$50)|MARKETING_Suburbs]] [[In Times Square. (-$100)|MARKETING_BusStops_TimesSquare]]

# Times Square Bus Stops Bus stops are certainly a fine choice for getting through to a lot of city-dwellers! [[Swag messiah.|EOD]]

<h1>Facebook it is!</h1> Definitely a good choice for the era! [[Onwards!|EOD]]

# Billboards on the Highway Everyone who commutes in to the city will have heard of your show! Let's just hope the messaging rings true! [[Let's go.|EOD]]

<h1>Myspace!</h1> Although it wouldn't seem like the wisest idea nowadays, it certainly wasn't a bad one in 2008! [[Moving forward!|EOD]]

# Posters So you've chosen to hand-draw some posters with some supplies you've got lying around. [[Put them up in Times Square. (-$0)|MARKETING_Posters_TimesSquare]] [[Put them up in some subway stations. (-$0)|MARKETING_Subway]]

# Posters in Times Square It's an interesting plan... let's hope they don't get torn up to quickly. [[Moving on.|EOD]]

# Saving Some Money Saving some money for later... will it pay off? [[Maybe word of mouth will work?|MARKETING_WordOfMouth]] [[Maybe some artistic posters will do?|MARKETING_Posters]]

# SCREAMING <b style="color: red;"> AAAAHHHHHHHH!!! MY NAME IS <%= window.story.state.name ?? "_name_" %> AND MY MUSICAL IS GOING TO BE THE BEST EVER!!! </b> [[Maybe it's time to rest that voice...|EOD]]

<h1>Social Media - a new age marketing channel</h1> Social media is a great way to make a real impact on younger audiences, but it can get expensive if you don't narrow in on a niche! > Keep in mind that these were top of the line in 2008... [[Let's go with Facebook. (-$100)|MARKETING_Facebook]] [[Myspace is better.(-$100)|MARKETING_Myspace]]

<h1>Spend money to make money!</h1> Chosing to spend money towards getting people in the door is almost certainly a good idea! That doesn't just mean you can advertise to anyone. Think about your target audience and - more importantly - how to reach them effectively. [[Market on social media platforms!|MARKETING_SocialMedia]] [[Market on billboards!|MARKETING_BillBoards]] [[Market at bus stops!|MARKETING_BusStops]]

# Suburban Bus Stops It's certainly an interesting target, but niches can be incredibly effective target audience picks. [[Roll out.|EOD]]

# Hand-drawn Subway Posters It's definitely a clever idea. At least they'll have less exposure to the elements than if they were our in Times Square. [[Moving on.|EOD]]

# Word of Mouth While word of mouth can be a great way for product awareness to spread, it generally needs some established repuation to work. Maybe it could be worth a shot. [[Scream about it as loud as you can in Centeral Park!! (-$0)|MARKETING_Screaming]] [[Tell your besties about it! (-$0)|MARKETING_Besties]]

# The CD Player It's definitely an interesting idea... Maybe you could make it work? [[Let's look at the choreography now.|CHOREOGRAPHY_MUSIC_Choreography]]

# Hiring some Pros As long as you don't go over budget, this can't be the wrong choice. [[Let's look at the choreography now.|CHOREOGRAPHY_MUSIC_Choreography]]

# Street Performers Utilizing street performers could not only give them a chance to spread their music, but it also could lead to some really unique musical choices for your musical. [[Let's look at the choreography now.|CHOREOGRAPHY_MUSIC_Choreography]]

# The Rest Now that you've picked out a venue, it's time to figure out the set, costume, and prop designer. You've got to get this musical put together; you don't have time to figure all that out! [[But it's so expensive! I'll do it myself anyway (-$0)|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS_You]] [[Maybe Hudson Scenic (Tony-nominated company who did the Lion King) would be willing to help (-$750)|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS_Pros]] [[I'll just scrape together some stuff from a thrift store (-$100)|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS_Thrift]] [[I'll find a vacant (but furnished) appartment and start looting! (It's the housing crisis) (-$0)|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS_Loot]]

# Literally Looting There were some cops nearby, but you've had some practice moving furniture as a realtor. [[*Maybe that wasn't right?*|EOD]]

# Pros are Pros! Hudson Scenic seems to have some time for you! This thing could be visually stunning! [[*Sweet*|EOD]]

# Going Thrifting It's quite an aesthetic! Good choice! [[*Boo yah!**|EOD]]

# Do it yourself?? Yeah that's a ton of stress and work! Did I mention you're on a really tight deadline? [[Good luck!|EOD]]

<marquee> <h1>Exposition</h1> </marquee> The year is 2008, and the housing market has just crashed. You, <%= window.story.state.name %>, are at your wit’s end dealing with your family’s failing realty business and you need income, and fast. You are purchasing a <%= window.story.state.food %> from a pushcart peddler. After handing the man your last $7, you turn to leave. You’re so focused on your delectable <%= window.story.state.food %> that you don’t see the wealthy-looking man in a sports jacket and slacks stepping right in your path. You crash into him. Your <%= window.story.state.food %> goes flying into the air in a beautiful arc, splatting right onto the wealthy man’s head. At first he looks furious, but then his anger softens and he says to you “Hey, don’t I know you?” You begin to speak when he suddenly interrupts you, “Oh, yes! You’re that brilliant producer from Juilliard aren’t you?” You have never met this man before and you have never even seen a musical, let alone produce one. Before you can correct him, he cuts you off again, “I must say, I really admire your work. I’ve heard you’re working on something new and exciting and I’d love to sponsor you in any way I can. How about I write you a check for $5,000.00?” You stare at the man in astonishment. $5,000.00 could really help a realtor like you in a time like this… but you don’t have the faintest idea how to make a musical. You pause for a moment to consider your options. He sees your eyes light up and tells you, “Your silence is deafening with agreement! I couldn’t turn down a deal as sweet as this either. I’ll see you at the performance in 6 days, better get to work!” He then walks off and continues his day, still covered in <%= window.story.state.food %>. You stare down at the $5,000.00 check in your hands. Time to get to work. [[Let's get started!|Line Selection]]

# Broadway Straight to the big leagues! This is definitely a bold play, but it carries a really high reward with the risk. [[All in!|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS]]

# Bryant Park An ourdoor venue? This definitely has some potential to be unique. [[Time to touch some grass.|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS]]

# Theater for the New City A pleasant smaller venue that can create a realy intimate setting! [[This could be really cool!|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS]]

# The Theater, Set Design, Costumes, and Props The inanimate aspects of a musical that futher help bring it to life! You decide that you should probably start by picking out a theater. [[An abandoned warehouse (they couldn't make rent) (it's the housing crisis) (-$0)|THEATER_Warehouse]] [[Straight to Broadway (-$2500)|THEATER_Broadway]] [[The Theater for the New City (-$1500)|THEATER_NewCity]] [[Bryant Park (-$500)|THEATER_BryantPark]]

# The Abandoned Warehouse The housing crisis really does impact property value! Turns out the prior tenants couldn't affort it anymore. [[It would be a waste to just let it sit here!|SET_COSTUMES_PROPS]]

# Writing Writing is super important for a musical's success! It's really hard to squeak out a captivating performance when the story is awful. [[Pen to the paper! (*or fingers to the keyboard*)|WRITING_Age]]

# Story Arc Now that you've decided what age group to target... what will the story be about? [[A Patriotic Wartime Classic|WRITING_About_Wartime]] [[Everyone will love "Seinfeld the Musical!"|WRITING_About_Seinfeld]] [[Sock puppets are cool?|WRITING_About_Puppets]]

# Puppets Something funny and unassuming to help people through a hard time! [[I'm Kermitting tax fraud!|WRITING_How]]

# Seinfeld Let's hope that there's no licensing issues! [[I'm Seinfelding it.|WRITING_How]]

# Wartime Patriotism During a financial tragedy this will surely be a hit! [[🦅OORAH|WRITING_How]]

# Age Group Stories don't necessarily need to appeal to solely one age group, but by chosing just one you can make it far more captivating for that specific audience. What will you pick? [[Older|WRITING_Age_Old]] [[Middle-aged|WRITING_Age_Middle]] [[Younger|WRITING_Age_Young]]

# Middle Aged America The biggest section on the bell curve. Good choice. [[For the masses!|WRITING_About]]

# Old Timers Grandma and Gramps haven't seen a musical in forever! Make something they'd love! [[Do it for Gram Gram!|WRITING_About]]

# The Youth Children love musicals! [[For the children!|WRITING_About]]

# How will you do it? It's time to start writing! [[Do it yourself (-$0)|WRITING_Yourself]] [[Hire a writer (-$1000)|WRITING_Writer]] [[Pretend to be a serious producer and steal an aspiring writer's story (-$0)|WRITING_Theft]]

# Theivery! <img src="https://preview.redd.it/taking-candy-from-a-baby-is-actually-good-because-candy-is-v0-1x0fud4nq59b1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c22a9abb6e3947150672a7699ce926f2ed7eaa4c" alt="Like taking candy from a baby" height=450></img> [[You monster!|EOD]]

# They're Pros for a Reason It's probably best to hire someone who can do it right. [[Phew!|EOD]]

# Write it Yourself How hard can it really be??? [[All-night alright writing sesh.|EOD]]