We are Solid 8 and we are creating a webseries!

Nicki, a young actress trying to find her way in the world of New York theatre and film, constantly runs into professional and personal obstacles of her own creation. Dealing with career fumbles, personal and familial tensions, and a near-constant fear of failure lead her to the most important question every young artist must ask: Is it worth it to even keep trying?

Anyone who is involved with the creative life will relate/laugh/cry with this funny, honest and sometimes heart and gut-wrenching portrayal of one actress’s struggle in the big city.

Did we mention it's funny? Because it's funny, too.

What You’re Getting Into…

Taylor Williams and Magan Carrigan have created a brilliant 10 episode series and we want to see this project come to life! With your financial support, you will help fund the month-long production of the series in October and the post-production phase. This includes, but isn’t limited to, the following:

1. Paying for film equipment – the majority of our budget will be going to the rental and use of professional film equipment to ensure this project is as high-quality as the story deserves.

2. Paying talent – we believe in reimbursing artists for their work. We are adamant about paying our writers, our talented crew members and our SAG actors.

3. Day-to-day production costs – costumes, props, location fees, craft services…

4. Post-production – the editing and distribution phase, and all social media and marketing associated with the series.

The Downside

We are operating on a ridiculously shoestring budget for this production. We are excited to work within these constraints, but rest assured that every penny will be stretched and very wisely invested. If we're unable to meet our goal, unfortunately, our production will be put on indefinite hold.

The Impact

We have created an honest, humorous and thoughtful series that examines the struggles of young adults today, especially young artists. It's timely, a little brutal, and an important testament to the need to create and to foster your own definition of success. It is a webseries with heart and soul. And it needs to be seen by as many people as possible.

Risks & Challenges

All creative processes contain a certain amount of risks and challenges. Filmmaking especially has a penchant for unforeseen difficulties. However, in true DIY style, we’re excited to embrace these. We’ve assembled an A+ cast, crew, and team who are all devoted to the process of filmmaking, to working communally, and to making the most out of the production. We're confident in our collective talents to make this series, regardless of what comes our way.

What is a "Solid 8 Surprise Mystery Gift?"

At the $500 level, we will send you a top secret, one-of-a-kind signed item from the first season of Solid 8. This might be a prop from the set, a shooting script, an original draft with handwritten notes, or anything else we think will be special and unique from the filming process. You're guaranteed that your item will be the only one of its kind, signed, and at least a solid 8 (if not a perfect 10).

Other Ways You Can Help

If you have a soft spot for funny people in a funny webseries and you live in New York City, let us know! We can always use an extra set of volunteer hands on set. If you're interested, there is plenty of important and absolutely invaluable work for you to do on our production. So drop us a line!

Who We Are

MAGAN CARRIGAN (Co-Creator, Nicki) is a New York based actress and New Orleans native. She has interned in marketing at Regional Tony Award winning theatres Arena Stage and The Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Favorite roles include Marsha inWanda's Visit (ASDS Repertory Theatre), Mrs. Martin in The Bald Soprano (Actors Studio Drama School) and Connie in The Big Knife (Actors Studio Drama School). Magan has studied under acting coach Ken Schatz and completed the Film/TV I acting class with Lorrel Manning at the Barrow Group. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting at the Actors Studio Drama School and has completed the Summer Intensive Acting Workshop at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City. www.magancarrigan.com

DANNY GORMAN (Director, Justin) has worked as a director, choreographer, actor, and theatre arts educator in New York for the past eight years. NYC: What the Butler Saw, K2, Lady, Roger and Vanessa, Wanda’s Visit (ASDS Repertory Season); Kat for Short (The CRY HAVOC Company); Blanche on a Winter's Eve (world premiere, Planet Connection Theatre Festivity, winner "Overall Outstanding Solo Show"); The Pawnbroker (asst. dir., FringeNYC); Peace, Love, and Cupcakes (asst. dir., Vital Theatre); MYTHOS (world premiere, NY Children’s Theatre Festival); Ships in the Night (world premiere, Manhattan Rep); Urinetown (NYU). Favorite Regional: the Long Island Professional Premieres of Lombardi and The Marvelous Wonderettes; Les Misèrables; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Grease; 42nd Street; The Sound of Music. He currently assists Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award winning director Lonny Price. Danny holds a BA from NYU and an MFA in Directing from the Actors Studio Drama School. www.DannyGorman.com

EMILY MARQUET (Executive Producer) is a Washington, DC based producer, director and filmmaker. Recent projects include the East Coast premiere of One in the Chamber by Marja-Lewis Ryan, Hamlet Q1 (Taffety Punk), Richard III (Folger Theater), They’re Home (A4 Productions), and Beneath the Tree (22nd Street Imaging). Prior to landing in DC, she established a performing arts program at the Louverture Cleary School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She received her BFA with Honors from NYU: Tisch School of the Arts.