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IMPRACTICAL DREAM ALERT! Over the last six months, when we probably should have been doing Business™, we poured our silly, quixotic little hearts into a short film called The Replica. It would never — ever — have been possible without our insanely talented, generous and devoted team. Hopefully we’ll have something good to announce about a festival premiere sooner than later. But for now, here’s the trailer and 1/1000 of the BTS that lives in our collective phones. ❤️

Written and Directed by Zach Goodwin @zbgoodwin
Produced by THIS JANUARY

STARRING
Jared, Lucas Hogan, @lucashoganactor
Blair, Emma Shafer, @emmashafer_
Mitchell, Josh Weinstein
Jared’s Therapist, Kevin Schwartz, @kschwa8055

PRODUCTION
Executive Producer, Maggie Winters, @maggiewinters_
Producer / 1st Assistant Director, Martin Hagar, @tjc_martin
Associate Producer, Erica Goodwin, @eri_paige
Associate Producer, Camille Dykes, @camille_olivia
Production Coordinator, Najah Cross, nawledgee
Production Assistant, Kaleb Davis, @kalebdavisiii
Production Assistant, Ben Goldstein, benlgoldstein
Script Supervisor, Katie Shinsato
Intimacy Coordinator, Jonathan Ezra Rubin, @fireandicemovement

CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Director of Photography, Jiwon Baeq, @jiwonbaeq_dp
1st Assistant Camera, Andy Kuester
2nd Assistant Camera / Media Manager, Kyle Sandhoff, @kylesandhoff
Dailies Editor, Rishi Datla, @rishidatla
Camera Rental House, DC Camera, @dccamerarentals

POST PRODUCTION
Edited by Jiwon Baeq and Nathan Colby, @colbymakes
Assistant Editor, Rishi Datla
Music by Louis Weeks, @louisweeks
Re-recording Mixer, Mike Regan
Colorist, Connor Coolbear, @cjcoolbear
Color Producer, George Blomiley, @gblomers
Color House, Electric Theatre Collective, @electric_colour

GRIP & ELECTRIC
Gaffer, Wes Sullivan
Best Boy, Nick Putnam, @nputnam19
Key Grip, David P. Jacobs
Lighting Rental House, Red Star, @weareredstar

ART DEPARTMENT
Art Director, Valerie Muzondi, @valeriemuzondi
Art Director, Maggie Winters
Art Assistant, Currie Lee, @cvrrielee
Prop Medicine Provided by, A-1 Medical Integration

SOUND DEPARTMENT (DC)
Production Sound Mixer, Matt Blackerby, @therulenotfollowed

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MEET THE CAST!
👉 swipe for bios!

TOBIAH’S PRAYER by Emily Claire Schmitt
10/22 - 7pm at Le Chéile
RSVP in bio

@eclairedrama @dilulloria @gschaefer3666 @seasonmysoul @kay__watson @abmakany @samseleznow @emmashafer_ @lecheileny

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Too Many Dead Birds On The Sidewalk. I love Ally’s writing, I love Emma’s direction, I love the people involved in bringing this show to life. So grateful for this incredible experience and for @shenycarts! 🐦‍⬛

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🎬 BOOKED & MAINE BOUND. 🎬

A massive congratulations to our NYC-based client, @emmashafer_, on officially BOOKING a Supporting Role in an upcoming Short Film shooting on location in Maine—with all travel covered! 🗽🌲✈️

Emma is the definition of consistency. Time and time again, she delivers top-tier work, locks in the callback, and turns it into a booking. Watching her navigate her craft with such precision makes us incredibly excited for where her career is heading! 📈🔥🚀

Emma, go enjoy the trip, soak in the location shoot, and bring that magic to set! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see this project come together.

Go crush it in Maine! 👑💼🎉

#TheCavalryIsNeverComing #BeYourOwnCavalry #FollowTheData #SystemsoverGoals

Extraordinary acting careers start with GREAT business decisions. 🎬💼 Make yours count. #WTM

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Reviews are in for “Too Many Dead Birds on the Sidewalk” at the SheNYC Festival✨

Thank you to all who attended! Wishing the fondest farewell to the SheNYC team for this experience and to our wonderful cast and creative team💚🐦‍⬛

📸: Danielle DeMatteo
🎶: Emma Shafer

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✨ BELIEF IN THE PROCESS. ✨

A huge congratulations to our brilliant NYC-based client, @emmaschafer_, for landing a CALLBACK for a Day Player role in an upcoming SAG-AFTRA short film shooting on location in Deer Isle, Maine! 🗽🌲🎬

To be completely honest, we aren’t surprised by this news at all. We have 100% belief in Emma’s auditioning talent, craft, and professionalism—and seeing casting call her back for a project in such a scenic spot is just another step in her building momentum. 📈🔥⚡

Emma, go into that callback on Friday, and have absolute fun with it!

We’re all behind you—best of luck! 🤞💼🌟

#TheCavalryIsNeverComing #BeYourOwnCavalry #FollowTheData #SystemsoverGoals

🔥 99% of auditions open doors—some now, some later. Show up, seize the moment. 🎭✨ #WTM

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Meet our Arlington, VA, friends and neighbors!

We’re kicking off the SheNYC Festival TOMORROW @ 7:30pm! Get your tickets today at the link in the bio💚

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“Dead Birds” in 3 emojis, according to our wonderful cast and crew!

✨Don’t miss this thrilling new play at the SheNYC Festival this WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY — tickets and more info at the link in our bio!✨

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Don’t miss this fantastic cast at the SheNYC Festival ✨NEXT WEEK✨!

Two nights only on July 15 @ 7:30pm & July 17 @ 8:30pm. Get your ticket today at the link in our bio!

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✨A sincere thank you to all of our recent donors✨

Your contributions have provided us with the ability to purchase beautiful costumes, props, and set pieces!

Now we need to compensate our hardworking cast! Every bit helps and we would be so appreciative of your support💚

~ The show opens next week! Secure a seat with the link to tickets in our bio ~

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Welcome to the party, Mr. and Mrs. Hansen!🥂

Week 2 of rehearsals is underway and I am continuously impressed by this cast’s talent, the depth in which they are digging into the material, and the amount of work getting done in such a short time!!💚

If you don’t believe me, guess you’ll have to come to the show and see…but you really should anyway😉 It’s one you don’t want to miss!

~ tickets available at the link in our bio ~

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Let us know in the comments what kind of bird ✨YOU✨ would be!

Check out our flock of performers at the SheNYC Festival July 15 & 17!

~ tickets available at the link in our bio ~

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