The following is one of several interviews conducted by students of Ron DeMarco’s properties class at Emerson College.
Jolene Obertin
by Michelle Slivinski
Jolene Obertin didn’t always see herself going into the profession of props. She originally attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in hopes of studying medicine, but she found herself unhappy dealing with such a high course load of science classes in order to fulfill her degree requirements. She often found herself walking through the Fine Arts building to and from different places on campus and grew to love the building and its creative atmosphere. She had previously been involved in theatre in her high school but took it as an elective again in college and loved it. Continue reading Interview with Jolene Obertin→
The following is one of several interviews conducted by students of Ron DeMarco’s properties class at Emerson College.
Across the World in Props, with Tina Stevenson
by Jeremy Stein.
Tina Stevenson
“Be flexible, smile even when you’re frustrated, if you don’t know the answer say so, learn something new everyday, never be afraid of a challenge, but never stretch yourself or department because of it.” Continue reading Interview with Tina Stevenson→
The following is one of several interviews conducted by students of Ron DeMarco’s properties class at Emerson College.
It’s Not All Crafts and Games Here: Prop Master Michele Sammarco
By Alta Lewis Millard
Michele Sammarco
In the city of Princeton New Jersey, most would expect to find many-a bright young college student from the esteemed Ivy League school, and they probably would. However, this historic town is also the home of the Tony Award-winning theatre company, the McCarter Theatre Center. Michele Sammarco, the props master at the McCarter, has been there for almost seventeen seasons. Continue reading Interview with Michele Sammarco→
The following is one of several interviews conducted by students of Ron DeMarco’s properties class at Emerson College.
Jim Guy
by Jessica Kemp
Jim Guy
When we chose our properties directors to interview, Ron handed over Jim’s information with a smile. “Jim is one of the most personable guys you will ever meet,” he said. “Have fun.”
The following is one of several interviews conducted by students of Ron DeMarco’s properties class at Emerson College.
Rick Ladomade: The real ‘Modern Family’ man.
By Georgia Foor
Rick Ladomade
When first getting assigned Rick Ladomade, I was excited and nervous all the same time. I’d seen him in videos, and his work all throughout TV and Films. His work stretches from commercials and films such as Sinatra, Rising Sun, and In an Instant, to TV series such as ER, Miami Medical, Hawthorne, Twisted, and Modern Family. I honestly didn’t think I was even going to get a response, but I emailed him anyway. To my surprise, Rick is one of the kindest, most helpful people I’ve ever encountered. Who else would email a complete stranger, much less a college student, back for a class assignment? Only Rick would email me back within a day or two, every time. He was truly wonderful to talk to, and a great introspect into the world of props in film and television. Continue reading Interview with Rick Ladomade→
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