Roaring Success Radio Hour
With Paul Neal Rohrer

We're excited about the possibilities - YOUR possibilities!

Roaring Success Radio Hour is an online weekly radio show about the business of Film, Television, and Theatre. It's also about you and your dreams - whether as an Actor or Production Industry Professional.  It's our goal to give our listeners the motivation and behind the scenes tips to make you a better, stronger & more effective communications professional in the TV, Film, or Theater industry. 

Heard locally, nationally, and internationally - Roaring Success Radio Hour is a 'behind the scenes' look at the entertainment & media business which features on air guests comprised of Actors, Producers, Directors, Writers, Graphic Artists, DPs, ADs, Editors, Graphic Artists, Ad Agents, Casting Agents, Location Scouts, and plenty of other Industry Professionals in a dynamic, educational, and entertaining radio hour. 

Even if you're not setting your sights on a career in show business, we're confident you'll be able to enjoy and learn from our "behind the scenes" stories, tips, and techniques to better enhance your own career as communications professional in any industry; to motivate you as a person "doing" and a human "being".  

We are excited that we've already built a family of listeners and active industry professionals.  Together, we can create a positive network of dedicated, mature individuals who can contribute constructively to our already growing social & business networks.  As they say, it really is in "who you know".

We air every Wednesday at 10am to 11am mt on CastleRockRadio.com, premiering January 13, 2010.  Listen online and participate through our dynamic live chat window or as a live caller at 888-321-7234, that's 888-321-RADIO.  

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Current Schedule
 Roaring Success Radio Hour Airs LIVE Every Wednesday at 10am to 11am MT
Archives to past shows can be found HERE at www.CastleRockRadio.com

Upcoming Shows!

09.08.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Self-Promoter" 
Frankie Oatway 
is a phenomenon. This Actor from the UK (via Australia) has created his own luck through a combination of hard work, ambition, generosity, and pure will - not to mention, raw talent. Frankie is here in the US to meet VIPs in major cities to break in to the major feature film/tv market. We will explore how he caught our attention and the eyes of James Gandolfini, Joe Pesci, and other top names...and how he used social networking to make it happen.     

 
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09.01.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The SAG Election Slate (segment 1)" 
Clint Howard 
is has been on the screen, continuously since he was just two years old. As a SAG Actor, he is recognizable to generations of tv and film audiences - having worked in such iconic films and tv series as THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, STAR TREK, COCOON, AUSTIN POWERS, GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS, GENTLE BEN, and nearly every major iconic tv series of the sixties to now.  Clint shares current Screen Actor Guild (SAG) issues and discusses his upcoming candidacy to the SAG Board where elections are now under way.  PLEASE VOTE CLINT HOWARD for SAG BOARD, NOW!
 
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Clint Howard, Melissa Kirkendall, Rance Howard, Guilds union roles, pensions & health plans, negotiation, network tactics, residuals, Maureen O'Hara, character acting, diversity of parts, Ron Howard, career span, Clint & Ronnie's Kodak Film Contest story.


"The Texas Film Scene-A-Go-Go (segment 2)"
We also share with Austin, Texas based Director Melissa Kirkendall, who came up through the film/tv ranks on productions such as THE LOCKER, PRISON BREAK, A HOUSE DIVIDED, WALKER TEXAS RANGER, STRIKING RANGE, and more. Melissa shares her documentary TEEN A GO GO which is a full length exploration of the 1960's "teen scenes" around the country, with a special focus on "garage bands" and single hit wonders.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Melissa Kirkendall, TEEN A GO GO documentary & music heritage film, SAG protections, balancing union non-union work, FICORP, Ft. Worth Garage Band scene, Austin film scene, Ponderosa Stomp New Orleans, CHASE, migrating to find work, working through the ranks.


08.25.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Screen Used Movie Props" 
Desi DosSantos 
of ScreenUsed.com joins us to talk about what happens to major film "hero" props, wardrobe, and production art goes, once feature is completed. We investigate where some of the more notible pieces have retired to and how they are collected and sold. 
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Desi DosSantos, ScreenUsed.com, props, collectors, production art, obtaining props from studios, 80s film props, recycling props, importance of certification, values, autographs vs props, mattes, TERMINATOR, BACK TO THE FUTURE, hover board, STAR WARS, STAR TREK Capt Chair, Mario Kasar, wardrobe, OUTATIME plate, authentication, LIAR LIAR, RAIDERS, BLADE RUNNER. 

08.11.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Daytime Drama Actress"
Tracy Lindsey Melchior,
joins us to discuss her long lived character as Kristen Forrester Dominguez on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL.  She's also been seen on PASSIONS, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, and SUNSET BEACH.  Tracy has also acted in other popular tv and film such as SILK STOCKINGS and BEVERLY HILLS COPS III. We'll share what it's like on-set of popular "soap operas" and how she broke in to the bi-coastal production scene, having departed Colorado & CSU in the 90's.  We'll also talk about her recent feature HIDDEN SECRETS.

Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Tracy Melchior, Kyle Melchior, John Lindsey, breaking in, daytime drama,
acting options outside of Hollywood system, High Noon Productions, TracyMelchior.com, advantages of a 'soap gig', Larry Moss, single takes on daytime drama, live inserts, on set life, preparation, on set blocking, soap contract realities, determination, lessons learned, agents, residuals, opportunities, advice, tools.   
 

08.04.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Entertainment Attorney"
Stephen Erwin,
is a long-time Entertainment & Sports Attorney who knows his game - having represented top-notch entertainers and sports figures through his companies Highlander Artist Management & Highlander Wealth Services.  He is a 25 year veteran of the music industry and Chairman of the Colorado Bar Assn Entertainment & Sports Law Section.  We'll discuss services provided to creatives as well as legal protections & tips.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Steve Erwin, Madison Guthrie, Dan Delasantos, copyrights, music rights,
compulsory license, sync rights, entertainment law career, law specialties, agreements, film rights, agents, managers, deal types, Craigslist, avoiding scams, helping new artists, free law lectures, protecting assets, knowing team roles, checks & balances, artists learning business, 'asking questions', Desmond Clark. 

07.28.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Producer/Cable Network Relationship"
Ron Meyer,
is an award winning Writer/Producer/Director with Centre Communications
which he founded in the early 1980s to produce series and programs for the public television system and eventually acquiring and distributing programs to the growing number of cable services such as Discovery, The Disney Channel, National Geographic Explorer, PBS and Nickelodeon. Centre also produced the first feature film for Discovery/Animal Planet: Legend of the Spirit Dog.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Ron Meyer, George Flynn, Judge Anthony Scalia, playing doctors/lawyers, staying in character, being 'present', Anna Meyer, selecting & using agents, Craigslist, finding work, CFVA, submitting tips for PBS, SOUTH PARK, Alfred Packer - The Musical, PBS feeds & partnering stations, finding underwriters, pilot producing tips, breaking in Discovery Channel, content process, special interest DVDs. 


07.21.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Art of Survival"
George Flynn is an award winning Actor, Writer & Director and joins us to share his experience as a thriving producer in a challenging market. George brings Producer/Casting Director Jamie Elliot whose class is "Seal the Deal...GET THE JOB!"
As a Screenwriter and one of the Producers on the Motion Picture SET APART - starring Richard Roundtree, John Schneider, and Jennifer O'Neill - George has swam the film trenches; He and Jamie share with actors just how to stay afloat.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, George Flynn, Jamie Elliot, Tammy Moody, SendOutCards.com/SmileCoach,
Vote! Hemisphere Entertainment, actor workshops, Words of Freedom, SALVATION STREET, distribution, TheIndieFest.com, film fest circuits, positive films, casting director objectives, audition tips, standing out, HollywoodProfessionalWorkshops.com, casting choices, courtesy, SAG scales rates budgets $504/day.


07.14.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Indie Film Fest Circuit Winners - Pt.3"
Oliver Cukor, Director/Producer of BLUE ROAD will be joining us to talk about his two time TheIndieFest.com Award Winning film. He discusses his successful gorilla production strategy with a very tight 31 day road shoot of improvised performances with a 13 member cast & crew and over 5000 miles to various locations. Oliver also discusses current filmmaking distribution models and DynamoPlayer.com - online HD streaming.  

Tags: Paul Rohrer, Debbie James O'Loughlin, Oliver Cukor, LIP'EM & RIP'EM, Castle Rock Film Fest, Jamin Winans, INK, Thomas Baker PhD, The IndieFest, distribution models, pay-per-view HD streaming, music, BlueRoadMovie.com, BreakdownServices.com, self-financing, in-sequence shooting, crew collaborations,
narrative shot in documentary style, Sleeveless.tv, composite & spot production, IndieFlix.com.    


07.07.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Indie Film Fest Circuit Winners - Pt.2"
Jerry G. Angelo, Producer/Director of BUMP IN THE NIGHT, CLAIM 24, and HOW TO KISS A FROG will be joining us to talk about his TheIndieFest.com Award Winning film. Jerry is a politician turned filmmaker who resides in both New Mexico and California. His perspective is valueable as both a new, promising coastal talent & actor as well as a grassroots, roll-around-in-the-mud producer with both integrity and enthusiasm.  
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Jerry G. Angelo, Dennis Hopper, Raul Trujillo, non-paying acting projects,
APOCALYPTO, Jackie Earle Haley, industry favors, independent filmmaking, building credits, using an acting coach during production, entering The IndieFest, virtual film fest, worldwide exposure, award collaborations, building a crew, schedule v. budget, producer sacrifices, financing, pitch demo.       

06.30.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Indie Film Fest Circuit Winners - Pt.1"
Director/Producer Chris Kazmier & Writer/Director Christopher Hutson join us to talk about TheIndieFest.com Award Winning film ASHLEY'S ASHES. This independent film has garnered many awards on the film festival circuit including "Best Comedy" and stars Googy Gress, Gigi Rice, Orson Bean, Clint Howard, and Daniel Baldwin. Chris & Christopher, from ChrisChrisEntertainment.com share their maturity and wisdom in how to succeed in the indie fest circuit - from script to screen to distribution.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Debbie James, Chris Kazmier, Christopher Hutson, Mark Jones, TheIndieFest.comThomas Baker PhD, deriving characters, financing, distribution, writing, casting, development, film fest circuit, reflections, 'dramedy', collaboration, 'favors', integrity, maturity, passion, 
producing/writing, horror, false endings, music licensing, RED cam, relationships, beats, film fest info.   

06.23.10 - The Dennis Miller Radio Show - "The Simpsonssssssss"
Go To DENNIS MILLER RADIO archives to hear our own Bill Greene ask comedian and head writer Dana Gould of one of tv's longest running classic shows THE SIMPSONS if any of the celebrity guests had "a problem" with the final scripts come recording time. You might be surprised at the answers Dana shares. Click Here
Tags: Dennis Miller, Dana Gould, Bill Greene

06.16.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The PBS Filmmaker"
Frank Martin joins us to discuss his new, groundbreaking documentary film FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S BLACK PATRIOTS which features Halle Berry, Colin Powell and Morgan Freeman - to name just a very few.  His ten year journey for this historical project is explored here with our special thanks to Ms. Debbie James who introduced Frank to our show - which now boasts over 100,000 listners per quarter.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Debbie James O'Loughlin, Frank Martin, MGM: WHEN THE LION ROARS, financing projects, war time slave narratives, Bill Cosby, ForLoveOfLiberty.org, confederacy, War of 1812, WWI, Avery Brooks, Angela Bassett, LeVar Burton, Chris Cooper, DelRoy Lindo, film / PBS sponsorship, web marketing, local & national PBS filmmaking process, Tuskegee Airmen, grass roots promotion, new reality tv show. 
 
06.09.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Hollywood Engenue"
Carissa Blades joins us freshly in from Hollywood where she has begun her acting career - which began here in Denver. She shares invaluable and wise advice to other new actors and filmmakers seeking work on the coasts. Also, Kari Fineran joins as co-host and introduces her webvideo production services and strategies for business on the web.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Kari Fineran, Carissa Blades, Reflective Videos, LIP'EM & RIP'EM Lefty Larsen, webvideos, backlinks, SEO, acting in L.A., casting, BOY TOY, crashing auditions, acting reels, webisodes, JOHNNY B. HOMELESS, Castle Rock Film Festival, commercial pay, DISASTER HOUSE, writing for acting, acting book "Listen! Feel! Respond!", Jason VanFleet, finding agents, networking, auditions, positive attitude, SAG.      

 
06.02.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Film & Video Association"
Bob Berg joins us as President of the Colorado Film & Video Association to discuss the functions of a major state industry production guild, as well as explore the benefits of membership to a state or community film/tv association. Bob will also share what state incentives work for the business of production and economic development. Also joining us, will be Richard Schneider, well known Colorado television producer & CVFA Board. 
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Bob Berg, Dick Schneider, CFVA.com, CPRGonline.com, State Tax Incentives, rebates explained, producer incentives vs. accounting realities, Tom Massey (R), economics, Leeds study, film job generation, legislative costs vs. ROI, power of political involvement, ColoradoFilm.org, lobbying, VoteSmart.org, state budget allocation & credits, "Water" novel, expense & trickle-down, audit reporting. 

05.26.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Actor's Memoir"
Pamela McCreary joins us to share her struggles and successes as a twenty plus year veteran of tv spot, film documentary, corporate video, voice acting & producing. As an improv comedian and corporate entertainer, Pamela has a top-notch live performing background. Recently, she has released her life memoir "Dancing On The Head Of A Pin" for which she has garnered much national acclaim. We also spend time with Brite Start Enterprizes as they introduce Perfect Empowered Drinking Water to our industry.

Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Pamela McCreary, Gerry & Honeymoon Boysen, Perfect Water, "Dancing On The Head Of A Pin", interpretations, exploring who we are, what to think v. how to think, belief systems, 
genre evolution, actor philosophy, theatre arc, "listening", stereotypes, inspirations, casting, coaches, fears, camera training, preparation, ActorsAccess.com, online tools, PamelaMcCreary.com, demands. 

05.19.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The TV Character Icon"
RIchard Herd joins us to share his success as one of tv & film's most identifiable character actors. From THE CHINA SYNDROME, ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN feature films to television's M*A*S*H, DALLAS, STAR TREK, V, TJ HOOKER, SEAQUEST DSV, NYPD BLUE, QUANTUM LEAP, SEINFELD, and many, many more - Richard has an accomplished acting career which spans 40 years. We'll explore his non-stop Hollywood career journey as well as his personal artistic passions and learn the secrets of his success from this talented and generous creative artist who lovingly admonishes us all to "GET ON THE STAGE!". 

Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Richard Herd, Kari Fineran, ReflectiveVideos.com, Enterprise Blues Band, EBluesBand.com, Duck Variations, SUMMER RENTAL, RichardHerd.com, Betty White, March of Dimes,
EVERWOOD, Karl Malden Autobiography, Bill Shatner, Patricia Herd, Marlon Brando, KOJAK, ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN, big break, F.I.S.T., Capt. Galaxy, PLANES TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES cut scenes, career advice to actors, evolution of theatre, Richard's poetry, Claude Raines, Jose Ferrer, Jack Lemon stories.      

05.12.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Professional Recording Studio"
Paul Vastola joins us to discuss the most comprehensive recording studio in the area, Rocky Mountain Recorders. RMR was the first place in Denver to implement the ISDN transfer of audio, opening up the world for instant voice or music transfer at CD quality. RMR blazed the trail in digital audio with ProTools and pioneered fiber-optic data transfer and storage - and operates the area's only pre-production department "hollywood style" to help producers plan and obtain their audio materials and music before entering the studio for the post session, along with 2 surround mixing suites. RMR has hosted Faith Hill, Rhianna, Snoop Dawg, and others - with an international reputation, yet catering to regional corporate clients, many through Denver's Ad Agencies. Clients include the Colorado Lottery, Lockheed Martin, & Centura Health to name a few - within this "Mothership" of regional sound facilities.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Paul Vastola, recording careers, Keith Emerson, Moog, Hammond B3, Caribou Ranch, studio landmark, recording success, analogue to digital evolution, world class vs home studios, modelling software, tube amps, Line 6, pro values & guidance, service values, pre-production, sfx,
foley, ADR, film sweetening, professional environments, sound editing, analogue memories, David Foster.


05.05.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Screenplay Master"
Michael Hauge is a story and script consultant, author & lecturer who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He has coached writers, producers, stars and directors on projects for Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Kirsten Dunst, Charlize Theron and Morgan Freeman, and every major studio and network. Michael joins us to share his extensive work with Hollywood executives, producers, agents & managers, helping them sharpen their story skills, and improving their abilities to recognize powerful material, employ advanced principles of structure, character arc and theme, skillfully communicate a story’s strengths and weaknesses, and work effectively with writers to achieve a successful screenplay.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Michael Hauge, Debbie O'Loughlin, writersstore.com, "Selling Your Story In 60 Seconds", "Writing Screenplays That Sell", Sid Fields, writer qualities, "Writing Screenplays That Sell", pitching, script consulting, breaking in, ScreenplayMastery.com, character outer/inner motivation, dialogue, structure, rules, distribution, Hero/Reflection/Romance, agents, storytelling, KARATE KID.    

04.28.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Storyboard Artist"
Jolyon Yates joins us to discuss the importance and role of the storyboard in tv spots & feature films - as well as exploring pre-visualization and the arena of 2D animations. We learn what it takes to become a Storyboard Artist - having a film related background.
A degreed Graphic Designer from Canterbury and Exeter, as well as article writer for comic mags such as 'City X' and 'Polestar', he'll also share his rich background in Anime.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Jolyon Yates, Bob Garner's 50 Anniversary Disney Collection, storyboard
creation, CO Lottery spots, webcomics, JolyonBYates.com, storyboards show casting costumes sfx props,
GODZILLA, HS Acting vs Private Coaching, project turnaround, Akira Kurosawa, Japanese Anime, pre-vis,
collaboration, CFVA, ComicFest, breaking in to biz, software, animatics, field use tips, Words to Image. 
    

04.21.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Film Entrepreneur"
Colleen Nystedt is the founder and CEO of MovieSet™, a dynamic new software tool for filmmakers and for which she joins us.  Colleen blends her extensive experience in film production, finance, business affairs and creative development to guide MovieSet™. She honed her entrepreneurial skills as the founder of New City Productions and has been a recipient of numerous industry awards including Digital Media People to Watch in BC in 2009, Business in Vancouver – Top 40 Under 40 for Entrepreneurship and the Financial Post -13 Most Important People in the B.C. Film Industry. She is also a sought after speaker and has presented on a number of panels on entrepreneurship and new media.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Colleen Nystedt, MovieSet, behind the scene content, film marketing, fan
base development, demographics, P&A budgets, net integration, online scheduling, dbase setup, target
audience matching, keywording, NetFlix modelling, real time interaction, fan entrenchment, production software, fan advertising force, paperless production office, ad driven, creating buzz, focused targeting.

04.14.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Film Character Icon"
Vernon G. Wells joins us to discuss his appearance at the upcoming Aneheim, CA Comic Con. Vernon is an Actor, Director, and Producer best known for his legendary villian role in ROAD WARRIOR as the mohawked "Wez".  Vernon shares his rise in to the industry, his challenges, style, and joys in the business that he's contributed to since the 1970's.  An insightful and entertaining share from a film icon who proves again "You can run, but you cannot hide from Roaring Success Radio Hour"!
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Vernon Wells, ROAD WARRIOR, WEIRD SCIENCE, being recognized for his iconic characters, fan appreciation, typecasting, 'The Birthday Party', directing spots, casting story w/ George Miller MAD MAX II, famous mohawk, 'A vs B list' actor work, state of HD vs value, Don LaFontaine,
voice work, DRAWN TOGETHER, THE GENERAL, acting method, COMMANDO, auditioning, love of acting.    
   

 

04.07.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Stage Comedian" 
Dan McGowan joins us as a Call In Guest to help us paddle through a tech-challenged episode and "missing featured guest" who, unfortunately, could not join us (but will be back soon). This gave us an opportunity to explore the comedy stage with Dan who performs clean, non-offensive comedy & musical parody for audiences of all ages. We look at distinctions between comedic stage performing & acting. 
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Dan McGowan, Ryan Kirk of DVD Tomorrow, Matt D'Amico of Valley Home Movies, Dan McGowan, Stage Comedy, The Improv, issues of comedy vs. stage acting, Josh Blue, film transfers to DVD, clean comedy, Gaylord Sartain, Rohrering Success Workshop, comedic corporate videos, new reality shows, trying comedy, open mics & forums, public speaking, connecting w/audiences.             

03.31.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Music Needledrop"
Joel Feinberg of DeWolfe Music joins us to discuss the vast selection & services of a premium quality production music library. We explore copyrights, "rights managed" vs. "royalty free", and blanket rights as well as the "art of the edit" using thematic music. Joel helps us explore the vast selection of creative stock music as well as ways to keep budgets cost effective. Joel & DeWolfe have worked with such tv/film productions as THE WRESTLER, MONTY PYTHON, The Office, SNL, THE PRESTIGE, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, and many video game productions.  Give DeWolfe Music a try at www.DeWolfeMusic.com
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Joel Feinberg, Ryan Kirk of DVD Tomorrow, CD DVD Duplication Replication, fulfillment, DeWolfe Music, stock music, licensing, rights managed, royalty free, sync rights, ProDownloading, searching online music catalogue, sound fx, emotion of music, public domain, ascap/bmi covered tv braodcasters, performance royalties, quality & value, stock music options, Jimmy Page.     
 

03.31.10 - The Dennis Miller Radio Show - "Little Clint & Ronnie Howard"
Go To DENNIS MILLER RADIO archives to hear our own Bill Greene ask Actor Clint Howard to share his story of when he and his brother, Ron, entered their first film festival as kids. It's a great story from the Howards. (Bill was Dennis' chosen "Caller of the Day" and won a $50 Gold Coin, proving radio does pay!) Click Here.
Tags: Dennis Miller, Clint Howard, Bill Greene

03.24.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Theatre Guild Executive"
Gloria Shanstrom joins us to discuss Theatre Guilds role in the ever growing theatre industry and the issues that affect actors and patrons alike.  Gloria has been involved in Denver Theatre for decades, starting at Boettcher Concert Hall and the Auditorium Theatre as House Manager.  From 1996-2001 she co-produced the Denver Drama Critics Circle Awards. In 1997, the Denver Center Attraction hired her as Marketing Assistant. She was invited to join the Board of Directors for the Colorado Theatre Guild in 1999. Gloria maintained her theatre connection as a Board member of the CTG and became General Manager. She's invested the past decade in helping CTG become the source on live theatre for both those working in theatre and the theatre loving public.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Gloria Shanstrom, Lily Tomlin performance, Vivian Schneider (sp), LilyTomlin.com, Gary Hansbrough, outside impressions of theatre industry in Denver, how Theatre Guilds serve, member costs & promotions, ColoradoTheatreGuild.org, house management, challenges of, ticket brokers, ticket fraud, Phantom of the Opera, Broadway venues, set origination, critics, RIck Hilsabeck.        

03.17.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Television Writer"
Shelly Goldstein has been a fixture in Hollywood since the early 80s as a very young and gifted writing talent. A “Kitten with a Quip”, she is a writer-performer who has written for every genre of TV, film and stage. Her one-woman shows have played to sell-out crowds throughout the US and UK.  Recently she re-wrote PINK PANTHER 2 for Steve Martin & Sony Pictures. A busy “script doctor” polished Debra Messing’s recent pilot for NBC.  She has written sitcoms, dramas, lyrics, animation, award shows, & jokes for such performers as Whoopi Goldberg, Sharon Stone, Donald Trump, Will Smith, Liza Minnelli, Paul Newman & Robert Redford, Paula Abdul, Tracey Ullman, Samuel L. Jackson, Clint Eastwood, Normal Lear and numerous dozens of other A-List Talent. Play Video.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Shelly Goldstein, WGA Writer, Facebook, writing process, breaking in, writing w/ Steve Martin, industry trends, Garry Marshall, Laverne & Shirley, Viral Video, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor biographer, Oscar Winner Writer Carl Gottlieb, Sharon Stone, Magic Castle "One Fine Day", THE RIDDLE, Derek Jacobi, auditioning, writer workshop, NAROPA Junior Burke, EASTER 16, Chevy Chase.


03.15.10 - The Dennis Miller Radio Show - "Scott Baio's Stand In"
Scott Baio Guest Hosts for Dennis Miller to talk about his diverse acting career. Our own Bill Greene shares the last segment of the third hour with him to talk about working as Scott's "Stand In" on Diagnosis Murder and his time working here in Colorado.
Tags: Scott Baio, Bill Greene

03.10.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Actors Background"
Paul Neal Rohrer shares upcoming events with a special look at his Rohering Success Workshop for actors as well as special event fundraiser Stand Up For Haiti Relief with comedian Dan McGowan. Actor Cari Ann Watson calls in as a listener to share terrific insights to actors' background, formal education, networking & training opportunities.
Tags: Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Cari Ann Watson, Paul Vestola & Rocky Mountain Recorders, CASA-Film, LIP'EM & RIP'EM, Paul Romero, Elisa Velasquez, facebook networking, actor workshop training, LISTEN! FEEL! RESPOND!, building actor skills, formal education, starting points, conservatory, training, "hurry up & wait", ActorWriter.com, professional attitudes, online conduct, pressure cooker egos, NFL Full Contact.

03.03.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Network Producer"
Bob Garner began his tv & film career by working for CBS for such shows as the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, Carol Burnett, & Red Skelton.  He continued on to write segments & promos for tv's MASH, Ice Capades, Saturday Evening Post, & worked with Dr. Robert Ballard's inside story to discovering the Titanic. Bob established a 15 year relationship with Walt Disney, producing a wide variety of major projects, including EPCOT's Captain EO and The Living Seas.
Tags: Bob Garner, Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, CBS, Studio Page, network studio writing, Red Skelton history, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Imagineering Disney Studios, Roll Away The Stone, Faith Lessons, pre-production strategy for documentaries, Harrod, EPCOT Center, 9 camera CircleVision, Hal Roach Little Rascals, Disney "Secrets, Stories & Magic" DVD, Ribbits, Michael Jackson, George Lucas. 

02.24.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Independent Film Maker"
Noah Sodano, aside from being an Award Winning Producer/Director, is a bohemian artist and enigma. Through his company, FixItInPost Productions, Noah is actively creating short films, documentaries, and we television projects which reflect this twenty-something sculpturer and de facto film-maker's unique vision. Noah shares his secrets to success as an independent visionary.
Tags: Noah Sodano, Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, web television producer, Mr. Colfax, YellowTop Sightings, Bigfoot, This Aborted Earth, 19th Century German media, using AfterEffects, modernity, 2D Animation, animators as film makers, independent production marketing, actor Kathy Dignan, Denver's Colfax Ave, Joe Cacaci, Mike Banowetz, Castle Rock Film Festival, pushing engaging video web content, web networks.         

02.17.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Celebrity Talent Manager"
Debbie James O'Loughlin is known in the industry far and wide for her contributions as a chief organizer and Personal Manager to such notables as Lee Horsley, Ben Vereen, Lou Gossett Jr. and many more - as well as for CEO brass at major industry companies and also serving as VP of Public Relations at Wilkinson Brown Entertainment. Deb shares what it's like to be a Manager and what it takes to succeed in this challenging and unique field of the tv, film & stage industry.
Tags: Debbie James O'Loughin, Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, talent manager, business manager, star manager, power of networking, location managers, independent vs major studios, evolving animation industry, Lou Gossett Jr, Meggie Maddock, social network marketing, auditioning, monologues, acting coaches, finding confidence, Peter DeAnello, casting, preparation, SAG, power of relationships, actors agent manager team.  

02.10.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Film Commision"
Laura Grey of the Office of Film, Television & Media (formerly the Colorado Film Commission) joins us to discuss economic development and international trade as it pertains to helping filmmakers from in-state, out-of-state, and throughout the world.  We discuss the role of a film commission, various state incentives, and many other issues which serve as a model to virtually any industry professional, anywhere.
Tags: Laura Grey, Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, state film commissions, film office, Colorado Tourism, DVD Tomorrow duplications, social networking, Haiti Fundraiser Dan McGowen, film permits, film commission history, 54,000 state industry film/tv workers, SAG working for scale, theatre actor skills as foundation, Colo Film School, industry awards, Donna Dewey, advergaming, Jo Farrell, agents, meeting "stars".  

02.03.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Film Festival"
Carol Van Natta is the Founder & Co-Executive Director of the TriMedia Film Festival in Ft. Collins, Colorado. This nationally open film festival has three main components for entrants to submit entries which celebrate film, television, and theatre arts.  Their innovative focus is on independent short dramatic or comedy films, tv pilots/specials,
and live theatre which are showcased every September. 
Tags: Carol Van Natta, Francie Glycenfer, Paul Rohrer, Eric Wellman, Debbie James, Bill Greene, film festivals, withoutabox, Colorado Film Festivals, Top Ten Film Festivals, behind the scenes, Student Films, one act plays, meeting national industry reps, film submission genres, "business vs. art", submission costs, submission tips, founding a film fest, rating limits, celebrity manager, festival operations.   

01.27.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Theatre Guild" 
T. David Rutherford is a talented and versatile character actor who joins us to discuss the world of the stage - as an actor who began performing in theater at the age of 12.   Active in radio and TV voice-overs, commercials, industrials and independent films, he has performed in theatre professionally since 1990 and has been seen on stage throughout Colorado, he joins us to discuss Theatre Guild issues and opportunities.
Tags: T. David Rutherford, Paul Rohrer, Eric Wellman, Bill Greene, Colorado Theatre Guild, Auditioning, Theatre acting, actors equity association, non-equity, Denver Center Theatre, guild member benefits, Henry Awards, fund raising, playwrite opportunities, amateur writers, Rohrering Success Workshop, live stage acting stories, riff from Music Man, "Theatre Night Out", jobs, actor advice, memorization, coaching.

01.20.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The Independent Feature Film" 
Ajay Naidu, well known film & tv actor from such work as OFFICE SPACE, HANNIBAL, 30 ROCK, THE WRESTLER & more - visited us to talk about his film directing debut of ASHES, as well as his insights to feature film funding and his journey as an Actor to Director. Please visit AshesFilm.com to get on Ajay's contact list and learn more. 

Tags: Ajay Naidu, Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Film in Colorado, IMDb, Actor, Colorado State Incentives, Behind the scenes, distribution, ASHES feature film, film financing funding, Bob Giraldi, Harvard acting, "being present", Heather Burns, exploring acting range, independent film making, Casting directors, shooting in Colorado, Chicago, New York, Networking, Evanston, CopHouse, director influences.

01.13.10 - Roaring Success Radio Hour - "The State of Production" 
David Emrich, President of Post Modern joined us for an overview of his book "Hollywood, Colorado" as well as his take on state legislation pertaining to the industry and tax incentives for film/tv production vs. rebates with an keen insight on how the process works - and, well, doesn't work.  Here is a link to a terrific piece David Emrich edited for the Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media called "Film in Colorado" which gives a nice overview of notable films shot in Colorado.  Play Video
Tags: David Emrich, Paul Rohrer, Bill Greene, Film in Colorado, Post Modern, Colorado Tax Incentives Rebates, Film budget state tax economics, legislation, HD, 4K Digital Projection, Early 20th Century Film, Behind the scenes, Tom Mix, 5th largest Colorado industry, Future of distribution, AVITAR IMAX 3D, Editing, Historian, Frank Capra, Film School resources, New Mexico production.

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We have a wonderful, growing list of industry professionals who will be joining us during 2010.  We'd love to hear from YOU Topics of interest include major distribution, casting, feature film cgi, stunts, assistant directing, stage managing, gaffing, rigging, producing, screenplay or play writing, promotion, directing, cinematography, and absolutely anything having to do with the film, tv, or theatre industry. 

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