Tag Archives: ATWT

Soaps Come and Go; Friends are Forever

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Susan Dansby

I wrote a little bit yesterday about the SETA (Southeastern Education and Training Association) conference. How did I come to be a public speaker? Well, right after As the World Turns was canceled, I joined the Georgia chapter of the … Continue reading →

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Christopher Goutman: On Working with Writers and Saying Goodbye to As the World Turns

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Susan Dansby

As the World Turns Executive Producer Christopher Goutman talks about working with writers. He also reflects on what he’ll miss about the long-running soap opera. Continue reading →

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How Does a Soap Opera Executive Producer Choose Actors?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Susan Dansby

How does a soap opera executive producer choose actors? Christopher Goutman gives tips on how young actors can get a job in television by using confidence and simplicity in their auditions. Continue reading →

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Christopher Goutman: What it’s Really Like to be a Soap Opera Executive Producer

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Susan Dansby

What does a soap opera executive producer do? Executive Producer Christopher Goutman talks with writer, Susan Dansby, about what went into producing the soap operas, “Another World” and “As the World Turns.” Continue reading →

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Christopher Goutman’s Journey from Child Actor to Director to Producer

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Susan Dansby

He tried to turn his back on his artistic roots, but Christopher Goutman’s acting experience is what got him into the door to direct and on to executive producer. Continue reading →

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Goodbye, World!

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Susan Dansby

The traditional first post on a WordPress blog is “Hello, World!;” but I’m a soap opera writer, and couldn’t resist adding a little melodrama as I say farewell to a world I’ve inhabited for 13 years – As the World Turns.
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