Behind the Scenes

George Schiavone

Name:  George Schiavone

City:  Miami

Birthplace:  Brooklyn, N.Y.

Occupation:  Photographer

Credits/Awards:  Addy awards (many) Best fashion photography annual (Europe) Art Directiion Magazine "seen and noted." (Exit Shop ads)

How did you get interested in photography?
I forgot.

You're an actor as well as a photographer, and you take production photos for many South Florida theatres.  How did you get started in production photos?
Through my acting interests.

What came first: Your interest in theatre or photography?
They're born of the same seed.

Annemaria Rajala In Red Light Winter, Mosaic Theatre, 2006

What are the special challenges in shooting a theatrical production?
Getting the most out of the lighting and catching the moment. Seeing the most interesting part of a tableau, and doing it all at the same time.

What does getting the perfect shot mean to you?
Happiness.

Do you feel a certain responsibility in knowing that your photos are presenting a company or production to the public?
I don't think about it. I just try to always do my best. I can't do any better than that. Guilt-free photography.

Do you still get a kick from seeing your work included in an article or review about a company?
Sure I do.

Pilar Uribe In 9 Parts of Desire, Mosaic Theatre, 2007

What other kinds of photography do you do?
For that answer you should visit my website. I'm multi-motivated. schiavonephoto.com

What do you think of the way the South Florida arts scene has evolved over the years?
I'm most impressed by the growth in theatre arts, not only by volume but by quality.

What’s the best part of working in the South Florida arts community?
Like most things, that's over-determined. The climate, the friends, the pace and the discovery of so much local talent.

What upcoming productions will you be involved with?
Mosaic Theatre, Plantation, mosaictheatre.com
Talk Radio, September 13 to October 7
Guest Artist, November 29 to December 23

GableStage Theatre, Coral Gables, gablestage.org
In the Continuum, October 13 to November 18

Jeffrey Bower In Two Rooms at The Promethean Theatre, 2006
Poster for Popcorn at GableStage Theatre, 2000	Ursula Freundlich and Heath Kelts In Oleanna at the Mosaic Theatre, 2006