Intruder - Theatre in the Making
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -In Intruder - Theatre in the Making, Remi Rachuba, actor and writer, talks about his epic 11-year old journey of putting on his bilingual (English-Polish) solo-play, 'Intruder/Intruz'. He is sharing his insight into the development process, artistic inspirations, selecting his collaborators, staying motivated, coping with feedback, playwriting competitions and four and a half rehearsed readings, becoming a producer of his work, securing Arts Council England and Creative Scotland funding, raising 8K from crowdfunding, approaching corporate clients, developing his bilingual audiences and harnessing social media. The podcast's objective is to inspire, motivate, and guide like-minded creatives to be able to follow their dreams, develop their work and make theatre. New episodes every other Thursday morning from 1 October. *BONUS episodes: 20. Filling in an Arts Council Funding Application (Part 1), 21. Filling in an Arts Council Funding Application (Part 2) available on subscription on Apple Podcasts.
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Episodes
38. Questions and answers!
December 10, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba answers the following questions: - Will there be one language version of the play? - Will there be performances of INTRUDER in Kudowa Zdrój? - Are there any planned performances in Poland and Scotland? - What's next with the play? + BONUS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
37. Pytania i odpowiedzi!
December 05, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBTen odcinek podcastu jest w języku polskim . W tym odcinku Remi Rachuba odpowiada na pytania: - Czy będzie jednojęzyczna wersja monodramu? - Kiedy INTRUZ będzie pokazany w Kudowie Zdrój? - Czy zaplanowane są pokazy w Polsce i Szkocji? - Co dalej ze sztuką? + BONUS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
36. Upon Reflection
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - performing in Bedford at the Place Theatre, e.g. the community, that raucous audience - rescheduled performance at Camden People's Theatre., e.g. buddy show - journey of the play so far - 2 things he never saw coming - what's next for the play Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
35. VAULT Festival 23
March 22, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - VAULT Festival 2023 - VAULT Festival Pick of Summerhall Award - Programme/printing errors - Technical rehearsal/performances - Evening Standard recommendation Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
23. Post-Fringe
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Fringe 22 - reflections - contacting venues after the festival - performances at * POSK *Teatr Druga Strefa *Theatre503 - plans for 2023 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
34. Post-Fringe
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Fringe 22 - reflections - contacting venues after the festival - performances at * POSK *Teatr Druga Strefa *Theatre503 - plans for 2023 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
33. Fringe 22: tips, advice, the run ... the whole shebang (Part 2)
December 02, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Fringe 22 *approaching press & press releases *promoting your show on social media *doing an extended run *contacting the industry Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
32. Fringe 22: tips, advice, the run ... the whole shebang (Part 1)
November 13, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Fringe 22 *accommodation *technical run/staff *flyers/leaflets/programmes *FOH/box-office staff - update on what's happening with INTRUDER/INTRUZ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
31. The Rehearsal Process, The Creative Process
October 26, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - the rehearsals: week 1, 2, 3 - some of Remi's favourite scenes - transferring a show to the Fringe - update on what's happening with INTRUDER/INTRUZ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
30. Preparing for Rehearsals
October 08, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - final preparations before rehearsals - rundown of the Fringe run/rehearsal period - hiring a BSL interpreter - memorising Polish and English versions of the play - venues for rehearsals - Intruder/Intruz in London & Warsaw in November 22 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
29. Intruder at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe 22
June 14, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - what's been happening with the play since October 2021 - Edinburgh Festival Fringe - 2 venues: Traverse Theatre and Summerhall - Summerhall zoom - March-June 2022 - creating subtitles for youtube/social media trailers - schedule of performances at Fringe 22 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
28. Covid Disruption
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - starting rehearsals - INTRUDER cancelled due to C-19 - creative pandemic - life of INTRUDER during Covid - podcasting www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
27. In conversation with Basia Bińkowska (set designer)
October 25, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Basia Bińkowska, set designer of INTRUDER, about: - Basia's early interests in designing - working in Poland and the United Kingdom - differences between working before/during the pandemic - tips for aspiring set designers wwww.basiabinkowska.com - TW, IG @basiabinkowska Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
26. Crowdfunding: Close Up (Part 2) [BONUS]
October 11, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about his crowdfunding campaign for INTRUDER and focuses on the preparation and the actual campaign. In the preparation part he discusses: - communicating with backers - preparing the website/videos - selecting perks - the week before the campaign - going live In the actual campaign part he discusses: - Day 1 - social media posts - behaviour of donors including bilingual speakers - lull periods - donation strategies Crowdfunding website - https://www.ind...
25. Crowdfunding: Close Up (Part 1) [BONUS]
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about his crowdfunding campaign for INTRUDER and shares some practical insights into the following: - Why a crowdfunder? - Which platform? - How much to ask for? - When to do it? - How long should it last? Crowdfunding website - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/intruder-intruz#/ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
24. A Swift Resubmission
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Arts Council England application coming back unsuccessful - useful tips while resubmitting - crowdfunding - Ed Littlewood joining the team as a co-producer - different ways of approaching businesses with sponsorship deals - GETTING THE FUNDING!!!! www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
23. In conversation with Charles Webber (sound designer)
August 12, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Charles Webber, sound designer of INTRUDER, about: - Charles's interest in the theatre and music - how Remi and Charles were introduced - Charles's creative process and influences behind his music - tips for people who want to compose music The episode features 4 tracks from the soundtrack of INTRUDER. www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
22. Protecting your Work
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - episodes #20 & #21 available on subscription on Apple Podcasts - working on the funding application over the summer holidays - meeting with a relationship manager - meeting with a big producer - a big realisation - other creatives joining the team - an uncomfortable conversation www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
21. Filling in an Arts Council England Funding Application (Part 2) [BONUS]
July 09, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba breaks down the rest of the Arts Council England funding application criteria: - Public engagement e.g. reaching audiences, marketing activities, collaborations, beneficiaries, - Finance e.g. income, ticket sales, contingency, fair pay - Management e.g. partners, location, project plan, evaluation Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
20. Filling in an Arts Council England Funding Application (Part 1) [BONUS]
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - a helping hand aka a helpful email - making an appointment with a relationship manager - getting started on an ACE funding application: *strategy *guidelines *useful tips before starting - Quality criteria *confirmed vs expected *attachment vs website link *income and expenditure budget Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
19. In conversation with the co-producer
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to the co-producer of INTRUDER, about: - working together - restorative justice system - Ed's background in theatre - producing theatre in Scotland and England - tips for aspiring producers - writer/performers writing funding applications www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
19. In conversation with Ed Littlewood (producer)
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Ed Littlewood, co-producer of INTRUDER, about: - working together - restorative justice system - Ed's background in theatre - producing theatre in Scotland and England - tips for aspiring producers - writer/performers writing funding applications www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
18. Becoming a Producer
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Ed Littlewood - asking for help - producing your own work - ACE (Arts Council England) funding application: * time periods * writing/redrafting/submitting/resubmitting the application * project start date * where to start with the application www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
17. From Dreams to Reality: Looking for a Producer
May 13, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - title change - potential producer leaving the project - audition at the Globe - hunting for a producer - producer's lingo - learning to accept the circumstances - being conflicted about funding - feeling helpless www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
16. Four and a Half Rehearsed Readings
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - definition of a rehearsed reading - 2 kinds of rehearsed readings - sharing at the Dragon Cafe - rehearsed readings at the King's Head Theatre, Hope Theatre, North Edinburgh Arts: *importance of venue location *testing/contacting venues *inviting industry professionals *promoting readings on social media *finding funding for readings *feedback forms *photographers/videographers *enjoying yourself - becoming the patron of the podcast - www.patre...
15. Community Management ?
April 22, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - moving on & making up the time - being at the right place at the right time - The Dragon Cafe - planning a 15-min sharing - managing an online community - creating content/posts - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay - insight into social media www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
14. In conversation with Marcus Montgomery Roche (director)
April 06, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Marcus Montgomery Roche, director of INTRUDER and assistant director at Cheek by Jowl about: - his childhood - training - Cheek by Jowl - tips for aspiring directors - rehearsing INTRUDER www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
13. Back To Square 1
March 25, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - podcast taking a different turn - background on 2018 - HighTide - interviewing & pitching for HighTide - 'what was I thinking?' - always being prepared - saying good-bye to Amanda Gaughan - starting from scratch - Marcus Montgomery Roche www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
12. BBC Writersroom Shortlist
March 11, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - 'Intruder' getting to the shortlist of the BBC Writersroom Drama - being done with writing the piece - being grateful - 'Lucia di Lammermoor's revival - working with artists you admire - the Polish version - Amanda Gaughan - the podcast taking a new turn - looking forward to 2018 www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
11. Feedback Management
February 25, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - PATREON *https://www.patreon.com/remirachuba *www.remirachuba.com * www.intruderplay.com - feedback: *confusing *solicited *unsolicited - Linda McLean's feedback - saying good-bye to Peter Arnott - BBC Writersroom Drama Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
10. Nocturnal Animals
February 11, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - overwriting the play - being interested in other artists - Tom Ford's film - final structure of the solo-play - intuition - saying good-bye to George Aza-Selinger - Linda McLean www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
9. That Ending
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - 2 deadlines - the universe chipping in - restorative justice system & SACRO - being patient - working with a Polish director - a miracle - Katie Mitchell's 'Lucia di Lammermoor' - 'Is it really 2 monologues?' www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
8. Redrafting Process
January 14, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - replies from theatres - Oran Mor feedback - Lane's List (www.johndavidlane.com) - break from writing - workshop with Sam Holcroft - redrafting www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
7. The Shortlist
December 10, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - being shortlisted for the Adrian Pagan Playwrighting Award - preparing for the rehearsed reading - that poster by Cindy Derby ( www.cindyderby.com) - literary managers - feedback after the reading - being confused - sending the piece to other writing competitions www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected]
6. London Happened
November 26, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - moving to London from Glasgow - 6-month break from writing - importance of deadlines - Adrian Pagan Playwriting Competition - 10-day meditation retreat - that email - looking forward to 2014 www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected] www.intruderplay.com
5. Breakthrough
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - current update on INTRUDER + new project - meeting at the National Theatre of Scotland (back in 2012) - going back to square 1 - reflection time at the Holland Festival - Amanda Gaughan - fate or chance at the Edinburgh Fringe - always helpful Peter Arnott - getting THAT funding - 1st development of the piece - symbolic Scottish farewell www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected] ...
4. Funds & Foundations
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Arts Trust Scotland - having a template letter - producing my own work - copy and paste? - approaching theatres and organizations - meeting the Creative Director of the Playwrights' Studio in Glasgow - surprise email from the Royal Court Theatre in London - Where there is a will, there is a way. - staying motivated despite rejection www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected] www.intrud...
3. Useful Contacts
October 15, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - 1st title of the piece - other key collaborators - helping creatives at the Playwrights' Studio Scotland and the National Theatre of Scotland - info@, contact@ - friendships made at Berlinale Talents at the Berlin International Film Festival - looking forward to busy times www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected] www.intruderplay.com
2. Influential Filmmakers
October 08, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - dream project by dreamthinkspeak - staying motivated - playwrighting course at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh - pre-R&D at the Arches in Glasgow - Paul Thomas Anderson and Christopher Nolan - 'The most personal is the most creative' by Martin Scorsese www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected] www.intruderplay.com
1. The Connection
October 01, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - THAT traumatic incident in Edinburgh - graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - helping friends - benefits of participating in the BBC Actors Centre Talent Boost scheme - joining Equity - 1st professional acting job with dreamthinkspeak - 1st person who saw potential in the story www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: [email protected] www.intruderplay.com
Podcast Trailer
September 08, 2020 19:00 - 48 seconds - 627 KBIntruder: Theatre in the Making Podcast Trailer