From creator Ciara Renée (DC's Hawkgirl & everyone's fave Romani Disney Princess), Reddy Records is a musical fantasia about memory, jazz, and finding yourself with or without your parent's love. How do you find healing & forgiveness without a "sorry?" Do our circumstances define us, or do we?
From creator Ciara Renée (DC's Hawkgirl & everyone's fave Romani Disney Princess), Reddy Records is a musical fantasia about memory, jazz, and finding yourself with or without your parent's love. How do you find healing & forgiveness without a "sorry?" Do our circumstances define us, or do we?
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Mission Statement
We are dedicated to diversity & inclusion, both in front of and behind the camera. In entertainment, we've all seen the world through a very specific lens for a very long time. And that's fine, but what if we filled in all the missing blanks? Let's make our stories and sets richer & kinder for all!About The Project
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Welcome to the #InclusionRevolution! We want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you feel like the revolutionary type or not, we can all agree that entertaining and powerful stories that touch our hearts and bring us closer to achieving the greater ideals of human existence like:
Equality, Inclusivity, Empowerment, Empathy, and Creation
...are super awesome!! So let's band together and make this super awesome story about...
At its core, Reddy Records is a story about finding forgiveness and healing by taking back your power to choose.Our main character is a young woman who must reconcile her confident, restrained exterior with her inner, deep seated insecurities caused by her father abandoning her as a child...in a record shop.
After 20 years without her father, she learns he has died and left her a list of jazz records. Why? She doesn't know, but all at once her longheld aversion to music is challenged by a musical awakening she can't stop. As New York City comes alive with music and presses down on our heroine from all sides, she decides to enter a record shop for the first time in 20 years and confront her feelings about her absent father.
When she connects deep and fast with a stranger who shares a similar family history, she discovers she might just have everything she needs to answer her deepest, burning questions...
How much do our circumstances affect who we become?
How can we heal when our parents have hurt us?
How do you forgive without an explanation or apology?
So, you may be wondering why this story...
For starters it's rooted in a very personal place. It's not autobiographical, but the concept of a largely absent parent is one I'm familiar with. Perhaps you are, too. The aftermath of a broken or toxic relationship such as the one between a child & parent can be complicated and confusing to clean up, well into adulthood. I've found a lot of healing in learning that I have the power to decide who I am and how I live my life. It may sound simple, but if you've experienced trauma you know it can make you feel trapped in cycles you'd rather not repeat, powerless to break them.
Now that we've gone deep, let's look big picture. First, if you don't know me as Hawkgirl (DC's Legends of Tomorrow) or Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notre Dame) or "chick who sings things on youtube," then hello and nice to meet ya!
My name is Ciara Renée and I’ve worked in the entertainment industry doing films, TV, & Broadway for nearly 10 years. And in that time I’ve learned a lot. I've experienced firsthand the absolute wonders storytelling can do for us as a human race, and I've experienced a lot of the stuff that...well...sucks about the industry. Which is actually great!
Now I know exactly the kinds of stories I want to tell:
Relevant
Meaningful
Interesting
NEW
...and exactly the kind of environments I want to create:
Safe
Open
Inclusive
Creation-focused!
Why set these incredibly high & healthy standards for our stories and sets? Well, without getting too bogged down with what we feel isn't working, we'll just drop a few statistics that illustrate the disparities we hope to fix!
Courtesy 5050by2020.com
So, as you can see, there are a few populations (women, POC, people with disabilities, etc) that could definitely use a boost and more opportunities to shine. That's what we specialize in, because we believe there's enough space for everyone to play! Speaking of play...
Now that I know what I'd like to see in the world, I'm doing what Gandhi says; I'm rolling up my sleeves and creating that world with my own two hands! In conjunction with a lot of other really talented, hardworking folks:
We are so very blessed to have Daniel joining our cast as JONAH, the stranger our lead character meets in the present day at Reddy Records! Daniel is not only a phenomenal actor who has performed on both Broadway stages (Hamilton, Memphis) and your TV Screen (Last OG, Vinyl), he's also an incredible writer and activist.
Because we wanted to bring you the coolest campaign we possibly could, we enlisted the help of the crowdfunding guru himself, The Kickstarter Guy! Justin has had an awesomely successful career as an actor, director, producer, and as the man who decodes the mysteries of marketing. We are so grateful!
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Head over to our TEAM PAGE to get full bios! And stay tuned for further casting announcements!
And because we care deeply about the folks who are working on this project, we're gonna do this crazy thing called, PAYING THEM!We like to treat our #ReddyFam like humans and you can help us do that! Your contributions help us compensate these hardworking folks for their...well...work! As well as make sure we have all of the equipment, food, locations, insurance, etc...
...that we need to make this project a beautiful, powerful, and heart-warming success!
Check out the Wishlist tab above for a more specific breakdown of everything we need!
As our newest and truest #ReddyFam members, we want to thank all of you wickedly generous people who have decided to support not just the telling of this story, but our #InclusionRevolution!And here's how!
On the side of this page you can pick a perk that matches your donation level!
Hurry, hurry! Some of these are limited availablility!
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Yes, we did say HAMILTION TICKETS! And last but not least...
If you've made it this far, GOD BLESS YOU!Now that you've read about & supported this project, we hope you'll take a few clicks and SHARE it far and wide with all of the friends, family, acquaintances, & strangers on the internet you can find!
We are so grateful for you! Let's make something new!
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Incentives
$10
SHOUTOUT & Thank You!
Don't worry, we won't actually shout out...at you...the all caps just means it's REALLY EXCITING!! Because we appreciate each and every one of you so much, we want the world to know it! You'll also receive a 'Thank You' in the credits of Reddy Records! $25
+ Personal Album Cover & Private Screening of Reddy Records
Not only will we shout out to the world about your awesome generosity, but we'll also create a super cool album cover with YOUR KISSER (olden day term for a face) on it, AND give you a Private Screening* of Reddy Records while it's making the festival rounds!
*password protected virtual viewing
$35
+ LEGENDARY Shout Out & Extras!
Wanna one up your friends who only got Ciara to shout them out? Then this perk is definitely for you! You have the opportunity to get a shout out from one of the other LEGENDS from Season 1 of DC's Legends of Tomorrow! + you'll get a drive jam-packed with bloopers, extras, behind the scenes pics and more! Claimed: 16 of 34
$50
+ Autographed Hawkgirl Print
Missed seeing Hawkgirl at the latest con? No worries! Now's your chance to get a certified autographed Hawkgirl print + a basic shout out, thank you credit, private screening, and extras! Claimed: 28 of 40
$85
+ Hawkman & Hawkgirl Autographed Print
It's the ultimate crime fighting, always dying, lotsa lovin, and lotsa crying duo! Hawkman (Falk Hentschel) and Hawkgirl (Ciara Renée) will sign a duo print so your autograph collection is complete and you won't even have to set foot in a convention center! + a basic shout out, thank you credit, private screening, and extras!
Claimed: 7 of 20
$100
+ The Soundtrack
Reddy Records is all about the music! Even if our main character hates it...
But, we know you love music so we're going to give you the soundtrack that's being composed specifically for the film! There may even be a special appearance by creator Ciara Renée! + a basic shout out, thank you credit, private screening, and extras!
Sold Out!
$150
One-On-One Virtual Hangout w/Ciara!
Have you ever wanted to take a voice lesson? Get acting coaching? Workout with a superhero? Or maybe just pick the brain of one? Then look no further than this perk! For ONE WHOLE HOUR you get to virtually hang out with Ciara! + a private screening, and extras! Claimed: 4 of 10
$200
YOU PICK, WE SING!
I am so incredibly lucky to know some of the most talented singers and musicians around, and now YOU get to hear them sing one of your favorite songs! Pick whatever* song you'd like, and my friends and I will turn it into a cool af jazz cover video!
*unless it's highly offensive/inappropriate. Don't worry we've got pretty strong constitutions!
Sold Out!
$500
Photoshoot OR Script Notes!
We all know the secret to our best instagram is beautiful, fabulous, wicked cool pictures. So we're gonna help you take some! We are so lucky to have the current Genie cover on the National Tour of Aladdin, Ellis Dawson, ready to make you fabulous!* Check his pictures out here: INSTAGRAM!
*OR*
Ok, so maybe you're not the "in front of the camera" human who wants a photoshoot! That's cool, we're happy to help your star shine bright behind the scenes as well! For a small fee we will read your script and send you detailed notes/ideas/suggestions! About the content, structure, your audience, how best to pitch! We delight in helping fellow creators! Invest in yourself first and others will follow!
*Travel not included, location to be discussed
Claimed: 3 of 6
$750
Hang on set!
Ever wonder what it's like to be on a real live film set? Well stop wondering and get this perk! We'll let you get up close and personal on the lights...camera...ACTION of making a movie*! Also the crafty cart (your best friend), the smoke breaks (your problematic life saver), the endless drip of coffee (obvi), the cold outdoor shoots (this will happen), the squabbles (this, we hope, will not), and the overnights (tbd)! Fun to be had by all!!
*Filming in PA/NYC, Travel expenses not included
Claimed: 0 of 4
$1,000
VIP All Access + Producer Credit on IMDB
If you've ever wanted to be treated like MVP, VIP, or TCB (we had to google it, too), then this perk is most definitely for you! Not only will you get to spend the day on set* with the cast and crew, but you'll get your own chair with your name on it at video village, first and second meal at the cool kids' table (which is wherever you sit!), and a car to get you to and from set! Only the fanciest for our newest VIP Producers!*Filming in NYC & PA, flight expenses not included
Sold Out!
$2,000
HAMILTON TICKETS!! + Backstage Tour
Yes, that Hamilton*. We'd wait for you to stop drooling over this perk, but we know how this goes! Get it while it lasts! aka DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR SHOT!
*Subject to availability, Choice of the tour or Broadway, Travel expenses not included
Claimed: 1 of 3
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit + VIP All Access!
If you're gonna lay down the big bucks then you'd better prepare yourself for endless love & devotion from all of us!! A literal* line of kisses awaits you as you're delivered by a super fancy ride onto our set. You can be present for as many days of filming as you'd like, your travel will be accommodated (within the US), we are happy to have you really be a part of the filming experience, your chair will be lit, your meals will be too, and if that weren't enough you will be the first person to view the completed film outside of the team! It doesn't really get more VIP than that!
*figurative
*Filming in NYC/PA, Travel is Included
Claimed: 1 of 2
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
SHOUTOUT & Thank You!
Don't worry, we won't actually shout out...at you...the all caps just means it's REALLY EXCITING!! Because we appreciate each and every one of you so much, we want the world to know it! You'll also receive a 'Thank You' in the credits of Reddy Records! $25
+ Personal Album Cover & Private Screening of Reddy Records
Not only will we shout out to the world about your awesome generosity, but we'll also create a super cool album cover with YOUR KISSER (olden day term for a face) on it, AND give you a Private Screening* of Reddy Records while it's making the festival rounds!
*password protected virtual viewing
$35
+ LEGENDARY Shout Out & Extras!
Wanna one up your friends who only got Ciara to shout them out? Then this perk is definitely for you! You have the opportunity to get a shout out from one of the other LEGENDS from Season 1 of DC's Legends of Tomorrow! + you'll get a drive jam-packed with bloopers, extras, behind the scenes pics and more! Claimed: 16 of 34
$50
+ Autographed Hawkgirl Print
Missed seeing Hawkgirl at the latest con? No worries! Now's your chance to get a certified autographed Hawkgirl print + a basic shout out, thank you credit, private screening, and extras! Claimed: 28 of 40
$85
+ Hawkman & Hawkgirl Autographed Print
It's the ultimate crime fighting, always dying, lotsa lovin, and lotsa crying duo! Hawkman (Falk Hentschel) and Hawkgirl (Ciara Renée) will sign a duo print so your autograph collection is complete and you won't even have to set foot in a convention center! + a basic shout out, thank you credit, private screening, and extras!
Claimed: 7 of 20
$100
+ The Soundtrack
Reddy Records is all about the music! Even if our main character hates it...
But, we know you love music so we're going to give you the soundtrack that's being composed specifically for the film! There may even be a special appearance by creator Ciara Renée! + a basic shout out, thank you credit, private screening, and extras!
Sold Out!
$150
One-On-One Virtual Hangout w/Ciara!
Have you ever wanted to take a voice lesson? Get acting coaching? Workout with a superhero? Or maybe just pick the brain of one? Then look no further than this perk! For ONE WHOLE HOUR you get to virtually hang out with Ciara! + a private screening, and extras! Claimed: 4 of 10
$200
YOU PICK, WE SING!
I am so incredibly lucky to know some of the most talented singers and musicians around, and now YOU get to hear them sing one of your favorite songs! Pick whatever* song you'd like, and my friends and I will turn it into a cool af jazz cover video!
*unless it's highly offensive/inappropriate. Don't worry we've got pretty strong constitutions!
Sold Out!
$500
Photoshoot OR Script Notes!
We all know the secret to our best instagram is beautiful, fabulous, wicked cool pictures. So we're gonna help you take some! We are so lucky to have the current Genie cover on the National Tour of Aladdin, Ellis Dawson, ready to make you fabulous!* Check his pictures out here: INSTAGRAM!
*OR*
Ok, so maybe you're not the "in front of the camera" human who wants a photoshoot! That's cool, we're happy to help your star shine bright behind the scenes as well! For a small fee we will read your script and send you detailed notes/ideas/suggestions! About the content, structure, your audience, how best to pitch! We delight in helping fellow creators! Invest in yourself first and others will follow!
*Travel not included, location to be discussed
Claimed: 3 of 6
$750
Hang on set!
Ever wonder what it's like to be on a real live film set? Well stop wondering and get this perk! We'll let you get up close and personal on the lights...camera...ACTION of making a movie*! Also the crafty cart (your best friend), the smoke breaks (your problematic life saver), the endless drip of coffee (obvi), the cold outdoor shoots (this will happen), the squabbles (this, we hope, will not), and the overnights (tbd)! Fun to be had by all!!
*Filming in PA/NYC, Travel expenses not included
Claimed: 0 of 4
$1,000
VIP All Access + Producer Credit on IMDB
If you've ever wanted to be treated like MVP, VIP, or TCB (we had to google it, too), then this perk is most definitely for you! Not only will you get to spend the day on set* with the cast and crew, but you'll get your own chair with your name on it at video village, first and second meal at the cool kids' table (which is wherever you sit!), and a car to get you to and from set! Only the fanciest for our newest VIP Producers!*Filming in NYC & PA, flight expenses not included
Sold Out!
$2,000
HAMILTON TICKETS!! + Backstage Tour
Yes, that Hamilton*. We'd wait for you to stop drooling over this perk, but we know how this goes! Get it while it lasts! aka DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR SHOT!
*Subject to availability, Choice of the tour or Broadway, Travel expenses not included
Claimed: 1 of 3
$5,000
Executive Producer Credit + VIP All Access!
If you're gonna lay down the big bucks then you'd better prepare yourself for endless love & devotion from all of us!! A literal* line of kisses awaits you as you're delivered by a super fancy ride onto our set. You can be present for as many days of filming as you'd like, your travel will be accommodated (within the US), we are happy to have you really be a part of the filming experience, your chair will be lit, your meals will be too, and if that weren't enough you will be the first person to view the completed film outside of the team! It doesn't really get more VIP than that!
*figurative
*Filming in NYC/PA, Travel is Included
Claimed: 1 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
Ciara began as a singer, then got the theater bug and hopped on many many stages across the country including as the Leading Player in the Broadway revival of Pippin; The Witch in Big Fish on Broadway; & originating the role of Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Paper Mill Playhouse).
Theater: Tick Tick Boom, The Wild Party, Sondheim on Sondheim, Carousel and Passing Strange, among others.
TV: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Netflix’s Master of None, The Big Bang Theory
Follow Ciara on Twitter @CiaraRenee8
And now, I write.
I produce.
I create.
Daniel J. Watts is an actor and writer, known for his star turns in
TV: The Last O.G. (2018), Vinyl (2016) and Blindspot (2015)
Broadway: Hamilton, Motown: The Musical, Memphis, In The Heights, among others!
Daniel has written a show entitled The Jam: Only Child, an original spoken word, often set to music and/or dance. He frequently performs this piece at the major club venues in NYC, most recently at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
Up Next: Daniel J. Watts Brings THE JAM: ONLY CHILD To SubCulture On Monday, October 15th
Chris Villain on Youtube!
Marshall Givens on IMDB!
Ashley Smith Elhajj on IMDB!
Truly the man with the master plan, Justin Giddings, AKA the Kickstarter Guy has coached 100's of crowdfunding campaigns to success!
And we're happy to be the next!
Thank you Justin!!
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