Blank Stage Workshops

MISSION STATEMENT:
Tell good stories.

To excel in the intricate art of story-telling in everything we produce. To produce award winning videos, and live theater productions. To inspire, to ignite and to spawn the working actor, the successful client and the eager audience member to now imagine what couldn’t be done, be done. To provide the working industry professional powerful opportunities to direct, write, work and act for a Blank Stage Production.

VISION STATEMENT:
To be considered a destination for companies who want real innovation infused in their videos and marketing campaigns. To be known for totally original, audience interactive live theater and to be seen as the place “to-be” in the local Marietta community and beyond. To be respected by our theater and video competition, sought after by working industry professionals and revered by our client base both past and present.

“Thank you for taking so much time and putting it towards the development of our Special Olympic video. We know that a lot of thought went into each phase of production and appreciate your dedication. WE LOVE the video!”
- Susan Darlington, Coordinator for Forsyth Special Olympics

“As a fan of improv, I enjoy being around Blank Stage. Blank Stage recently involved my business in a remarkable experiment which used improv to demonstrate different aspects of my business. The value in doing this was that I got to see my business from a few different outside perspectives and really got to learn a lot about how other people perceive what I do. Ultimately, through out their skits, I discovered an answer to a question that I’ve had for two years! Blank Stage has an amazingly innovative approach to helping businesses with improv and I’m confident and proud to recommend them”
- Bryan Menendez, Owner and Operator of Crepe Masters

“Brent and Blank Stage Productions thank-you you so much for a part of our very first ACES meeting! It was great and we have heard so many positive comments about it. You and your team did a fantastic job conducting the improv interviewing, making the event come to life!”
- Holly Bass, Chair of Strategic Alignment VP Membership for the Cobb Chamber of Commerce

“Brent and Blank Stage Productions worked on a budget and tight timeline. He became a coach to those with little experience in front of the camera. He became an inspiration in pulling out all the emotional reasons to choose GrowthANSWERS. And he became my hero when he completed this massive project on time, on budget with a product that connects with our target market.”
- Don Rigby, Founder of GrowthANSWERS, Inc

“Brent Brooks of Blank Stage Productions recently produced the “Sinatra and Friends” Tribute show for Atlanta Special Events. Their crew was courteous and professional during the filming and Brent was excellent to work with. His creative ideas, expert technical abilities and speed resulted in an exceptional promotional video at an affordable price. This video immediately received attention from talent agents across the country and achieved its goal….BOOKINGS!! Thank you Blank Stage Productions for a job well done!”
- Lori O’Brien, President of Atlanta Special Events, Inc.

“We recently participated in The Blank Stage event ImprovAstorm. This was a brilliant business opportunity. Brent and his hilarious cast took us through multiple marketing scenarios that were innovative, funny, fresh and cost effective. The improv format gave us better insight in how to more effectively market our business and reach a larger market than we had previously considered possible. We are delighted with the concepts developed in a short 90 minutes. The best part of the ImprovAstorm format is that it is truly one of the most enjoyable evenings we have spent in a long time. This is Improv customized directly to you and your business. A private session with these marketing gurus is insightful, extremely entertaining and just plain fun. All together it’s Genius!!!”
-Mark & Patty Wrazen, The Audio/Video Artisans, 404-610-2659

“Blank Stage and I have worked on a ton of projects together. Together we have both taken our businesses higher. Not only is Blank Stage brilliant in video production, but they offer real insight to a client’s marketing ideas. I attribute a great deal of my success to him and his support. I would recommend him strongly.”
- Russell Fair, RF Web Studios

“The team Blank Stage put together was friendly, confident and professional. They really worked as a team and treated me with respect. As the video shoot progressed, new ideas were tried and implemented impromptu. Brent was constantly reassuring and encouraging. It was a great experience!”
- Mark Walker, Owner and Operator of J M Walker Group

“Blank Stage Productions has brought our resort to a whole new level of marketing. They took the job but did not treat it as such, they took it personal and made it so. This has been the best marketing investment we have made and was refreshing to see all the creative thinking, time and research that went in behind the scenes in this production. ”
-Jeff Shortridge, Marketing Director for Black Bear Resort

“Brent is an excellent resource to have on any production team with a good solid understanding of what makes a good production. He executes well and is quick to offer solutions to any problems that might (as they so often do) pop up on set. An excellent Producer and someone I look forward to working with more in the future.”
- Rodney Smith, Owner of Flyin Monkey Films

“Brent ran a series of Improv workshops that were awesome. Aside form being a pleasant diversion from my hectic work schedule, these workshops got us thinking on our feet better… made us more adaptable. And we just had fun. We also had a great show at the end to showcase our new talent to friends and family. Our next plan is to put Brent and Blank Stage Productions is to work, puttin thier videography skills to use for our company for marketing purposes. I cannot wait to see that.”
- Chad Massaker, Owner and operator of Carceron Systems Group

“I have used Brent on two projects now, and both times he has been a pleasure to work with. His products are high quality. Brent brings a lot of passion and energy to the process, and that makes the working relationship most rewarding!”
- Todd Schnick, Owner and operator of The Intrepid Group

“We have never had a promotional piece that told our story and the men’s stories in such a way as yours. Everyone that has seen it has simply been “blown away” by its impact. You should be very proud.”
-Mike Harden, Executive Director of No Longer Bound.

“As a filmmaker, Brent excels. Our audience attendance for “The Wizard of Oz” exceeded any production for the theatre company to date. He is a brilliant filmmaker, whose professionalism and willingness to contribute to our community was outstanding.”
- Colleen Green Quigley, Executive Director, Historic Holly Theatre in Dahlonega Ga.

“In the workshop we simulated every phase of the sales ladder, from getting prospects all they way to obtaining raving fans. I have more knowledge now about my general approach through this hands on training. I learned how important it is to ask the right questions, close then follow-up.”
- Sig Hoyer, Pre-paid legal

“As a real estate investor I received practical experience in crafting presentations through creative role play. Perspective - better understanding of how the receiver of the presentation will act, think and respond. Encouragement- empowering me that I can go forward and learning that the interest of the receiver is the primary interest.”
- Joel Digby, Real-Estate investing

“As a co-owner of my own business I felt the role play helped me better explain and be more persuasive when presenting myself and/or my business, and really helped me edify the learning. The feedback helped be understand the real perception of how I am coming across. Making a connection with my busy leads are key, putting his/her needs at the forefront makes then showing the solutions of my business a more emotional purchase, that’s what I am selling; solutions.”
- Paula Digby, Edutrax

“The Blank Stage Infomercial workshop afforded me the opportunity to take time out of my business to “look” at my business and find a clearer way to describe and evaluate my message to my target audience when in networking environments”
- Pat Dear, Co-Founder of Edutrax

“Wow! Much more powerful then any other workshop I have ever done, ( and I have even taught many of them) on doing your infomercial or elevator speech. We were able to constantly act out what we were learning, building on what we already know and going through the motions!”
- Cindy Cowan, Prepaid Legal

“A great opportunity to learn how, to create and really improve my introductory, “Elevator Speech”. I learned how to create a headline, draw interest, build desire and close with a engaging call to action, all without sounding “cheesy”. I have read the books, taken the seminars but what make this workshop different is the getting up and “doing”. Putting what we know into action and invaluable getting feedback on just how we are coming across. ”
- Mark Feldman - Professional Actor

“Great practical information that is given here, very interactive, and fast-paced, much like a real leads meeting. The combination of the improv and the business coaching makes this very different.”
- Paula Digby, Co-Founder of Edutrax

“This workshop greatly improved my goal of the 30 sec. 60 sec. Elevator speeches, in terms of structure and delivery. I had no idea the passion for my business was not coming across as it should.”
- Sig Hoyer, Real Estate Central

“This has been by third workshop with Blank Stage, they keep getting better and better. In fact I was a few minutes late today because my phone was ringing of the hook. The workshops have taught me through interactive role play how to teach myself how to market myself better and how to market my services better all without loosing interest.”
- Vicki Mattle, Senior Mortgage Consultant

“I am hooked on your classes and workshops! I have learned methods from Improv that I would never have thought would translate into new business opportunities for me so fast! My 20 + years in the mortgage industry have given me considerable industry knowledge, memorable experiences too numerous to count and a genuinely helpful attitude which is a natural benefit for all of my clients. Because I take this for granted I did not realize how important this was for my prospects to know. Just a few months ago you introduced me to Improv and by doing so you have given me a gift that I can now use to reach out to a client base that generally I would not have pursued.

Your workshops have shown me how to create the environment for sharing what I do with people in almost any setting without coming across as “pushy” or a “know it all”. I have been in the sales side of my industry for about 6 years and this has always been an issue for me therefore I never wanted to be identified as a salesperson but rather a facilitator. Now instead of waiting for someone to realize they might prefer working with me over another Mortgage Consultant I am learning how to highlight reasons why they would only want to work with me. The greatest result is their choice to work with or refer me becomes the next most natural and comfortable decision for them to make. Should the result be any less then that’s OK too because I have learned there are no mistakes in Improv! I truly feel that I am finally becoming a salesperson on my own terms – knowledge, experience and attitude. The great knowledge and experience you have shared about Improv has definitely changed my attitude about being a salesperson.”
- Vicki Mattle, Senior Mortgage Consultant

“Brent ran a series of Improv workshops that were awesome. Aside form being a pleasant diversion from my hectic work schedule, these workshops got us thinking on our feet better… made us more adaptable. And we just had fun. We also had a great show at the end to showcase our new talent to friends and family. Our next plan is to put Brent and Blank Stage Productions is to work, puttin thier videography skills to use for our company for marketing purposes. I cannot wait to see that.”
- Chad Massaker, Owner and Operator of Carceron Systems Group

“If you are a small business owner, manager…or married you need to take this class. Basic improv teaches you to communicate better, listen more attentively and think of creative solutions quickly.”
- Mark Wyssbrod, Pro-Active C.P.A.

Blank Stage Productions
585 Cobb Parkway
Marietta GA., 30350
Tel. 404.217.6903
info(at)blankstageproductions.com
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