5 // The Thrills and Challenges of Live Theater and The Impact of AI in Film Production

About this episode

The episode explores the thrills and challenges of live theater production and discusses the impact of AI in film, alongside opinions on Netflix's 'The Killer'.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the thrilling world of live theater? Buckle up, because we're taking you on a wild ride through our current production, Cascade Christmas, and the unexpected challenges that accompany the staging of such a grand spectacle. And oh, do we have an opinion or two on Netflix's film "The Killer"! Spoiler alert: It left us wanting. Lift the curtain with us on the nitty-gritty reality of being a background actor. From waiting in hot tents for hours, to the hustle...

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Lockamy

Topics covered

• live theater
• AI in film production
• background acting
• Netflix
• production challenges

Keywords

• live theater
• AI
• film production
• background actor
• Netflix
• production challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cascade Christmas, The Killer

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