Special Guest: Mary O’Leary, Four Time Emmy-winning Producer 6:30 – 8:30 PM Planet Dailies 6333 West 3rd St. – The Grove Los Angeles, CA 90036 Mary O’Leary has spent almost three decades in daytime television serials. She has garnered four Daytime Emmy Awards for producing General Hospital and several nominations for her work on Guiding Light, Another World and One Life To Live. She is currently a producer for The Young and the Restless, which just celebrated its’ 40th Anniversary. Last year she worked on Nickelodeon’s Hollywood Heights, an Americanization of the Mexican telenovela Alcanzar una Estrella (Reach for A Star.) The 80-episode series aired five nights a week throughout the summer. Her roots are in live theatrical production. Mary worked in regional and Off-Broadway theaters. She personally developed, nurtured and marketed a series of one-man shows with actor, Jonathan Frid, best known for his portrayal of Barnabas Collins on the gothic daytime television serial, Dark Shadows. The WIF Speaker Series presents guest speakers ranging from actors and directors to producers and public relations executives. These popular events allow the attendees to enjoy a lively discussion and interact with our special guests while enjoying hors d’oeuvres after a busy work day. This is a great opportunity to network and make new contacts with others in the industry. TICKETS: WIF Members $20 / Guild Members $30 / Non-members $50 PARKING: Exterior lot validated; (Above 3rd Street, next to Farmers Market) *Interior lot out-of-pocket CLICK HERE FOR MAP |
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