5711 Avalon
Los Angeles, CA | September 2020

Located in a vacant parking lot at the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Avalon Boulevard in South Central L.A., 5711 Avalon was a groundbreaking live-recorded outdoor theater experience born in the height of the COVID era. Designed as a drive-in performance, audiences remained in their vehicles while strategically placed GoPros and projection screens captured unfolding scenes, broadcast via a dedicated radio station. This immersive format created a "bird-on-the-wire" perspective, compelling viewers to actively choose where to focus turning their cars into participatory vantage points.

At its core, 5711 Avalon stood as a love letter to frontline essential workers ordinary Black and Latinx individuals whose resilience and humanity were thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic. By framing them as everyday superheroes, the production honored their sacrifices and resilience while reframing public appreciation for their contributions. The production evoked emotional resonance far beyond conventional storytelling.

Key Contributions:

• Directed cross-functional production teams and delegated tasks in coordination with senior creative leadership.

• Liaised between producers, cast, and crew to ensure seamless day-to-day operations during a complex, outdoor COVID-safe production.

• Delivered detailed progress reports throughout filming to ensure accountability and timely execution.

• Coordinated real-time solutions for evolving production needs including script revisions, prop supervision, equipment logistics, and talent support.

• Maintained the production’s creative integrity while adapting to pandemic-era safety protocols and site-specific challenges.

Directed by - Shia LaBeouf

Sponsored by Sean Penn and the CORE foundation