I have worked with HWP on multiple projects, from theatrical productions to fundraising efforts to promotion and marketing for my family’s dream business. And for all of them, Deena’s enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication have been nothing short of world class.
Her marketing actions and connections for artistic events are substantial,.organic and eye catching. Our two Orlando Fringe productions have resulted in multiple sellouts, a collection of patrons awards, two Best of the Fest nominations, and two Critics Choice Awards. And much of that was based on her marketing and promotional work.
For a fundraising event, she leveraged her connections to organize multiple outside vendors and donations for raffles to make the event a success.
And now, as my family has poured our life savings into opening our dream business in a retail location, she has been nothing short of amazing, on everything from marketing to fundraising to execution of a detailed plan that got us to opening.
She is, quite simply, a wonderfully professional, creative and engaging person who also has a kind and empathic soul.
You could simply not go wrong hiring her. Period.

~ David Strauss, Owner-The Kitty Beautiful Cat Cafe, Orlando FL  

Really enjoyed the shows that I’ve seen. Would definitely go see more.

~ Ryan McKenzie, Graphic Designer, Clearwater FL  

I have LOVED working with HWP on more than one occasion and I can’t recommend them highly enough. They’re organized, professional, and creative!! Also, it helps that Deena is a delight to work with! HWP ranks as one of the very best production companies I’ve ever worked with in my fairly long involvement in professional and community theatre!!

~ Scott Browning, Actor/Director/Writer (Howler’s Theatre), Orlando FL  

[Shakespeare’s Reservoir Dogs] is a good time

The actors are seasoned pros who make the most of the thee’s and thou’s 

It’s easily the best effort yet from director David Struass and producer Deena Ronayne

~ Matt J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel 

I just finished watching Triple Bypass! Seeking Dignity was my favorite, that one seemed to really shine as a stage play. I loved the concept behind Close to Black with dead artists meeting outside their version of heaven’s gate, that one really stood out to me. Tango-ed Web was also really cute. I loved the bug innuendos lol! 

 

~Jake Haire, Patron/Studio Eriah, Film Student Ohio University 

Deena’s excellent communication and amazingly always positive attitude is fantastic. It’s always a joy and a pleasure to work with someone with such a great outlook!

~ Samuel Lurie, Owner-Beantown Sound, Boston MA  

Deena at HWP is so creative and helpful. Since she has been working with us, she has brought ideas to us that we had never considered. When I have questions or want to run something by her, I message her, and she returns my call or message very promptly. I always feel like she truly has our best interest in mind when helping us plan an event or advertising. Our decision to work with her has been one of our best ideas, and I cannot thank her enough for all of her help. As a new small business owner, I have learned alot from Deena, and I look forward to continuing to work with her!

~ Ashley Bartscher, Co-Owner-The Main Frame, Aberdeen SD  

It’s not often I find producers who will not only commission original musical material from me, but also pay me for it! I wear at least half a dozen creative hats, so I appreciate those who can recognize what I have to offer and make entertaining use of it.

~ Darryl Pickett, Writer/Composer, Orlando FL  

Deena is an AMAZING promoter and producer and does SO much to give back to the community! I’ve been able to work with her on several shows and benefits, and the work is always high quality and WAY more fun for having her there!

~ Cindy Sherden, OCPS Educator/Theatrical Director, Orlando FL 

We knew we were probably gonna like Shakespeare’s Terminator the Second, but y’all, we were not prepared. It got us RIGHT in our nerdy hearts, and it turns out T2 staged with Shakespearean dialogue is all we ever wanted.

~ Chris Alonzo, Marketing Manager-Atlanta Fringe Festival, Atlanta, GA  

In the mere two years I’ve worked with Hardly Working I’ve been able to join my twin passions for theater and geekery by taking part in Shakespeare’s Ghostbusters and Terminator The Second, and during the course of those experiences we’ve toured to Atlanta and did encore performances in Ocala for Halloween. With experiences like that how could I not wanna work with them again?

~ John Reid Adams, Actor/Writer-Narcotic Casserole Productions, Orlando FL  

Utilized Deena for a marketing project for a conference. She was always on top of communications and responses to feedback.

~ Chris Thatcher, Tesco Associates, Hudson NH  

I love working with HWP!
I have worked with Deena on many occasion. As a model, an actress or a producer, Deena is professional, detail oriented and understands visual communication. She is always pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend working with HWP!

~ Keiko Hiromi, Photographer, Boston MA  

Deena was amazingly helpful with a benefit I put on in Orlando (for the Australian Bushfires)! She not only performed but helped immensely with promotion and HWP also offered to match the first $500 raised! I was overwhelmed by this generosity and the benefit was a huge success!! Thanks you!!

~ Jon Bennett, Comedian (Fire In The Meth Lab), Australia

The Coincidence Men were impressed and honored with the care and love Deena and HWP brought to their interpretation of our original adaptation of ‘Shakespeare’s Ghostbusters’ production. They were also prompt with getting back to us about licensing agreements, enthusiastic about giving us regular feedback about the fun they were having with the pre-production, and of course, honest about honouring the royalty agreement and prompt with payment and honest about their books – we wouldn’t hesitate to work with and recommend Deena and her company to anyone.

~ Marcel St. Pierre, Actor/Writer-The Coincidence Men, Toronto CA  

Triple Bypass is a great show of three short plays where writer Deena MP Ronayne plays with a single scenario: living, dying and how both ying-yang together. Linked by poems, and covering drama to comedy, this is how to use every moment of stage time available without dragging out the stories for the sake of it (yes, streaming services, we are looking this lesson towards you).

 

~Chuck Moore Reviews, Theatre Critic, Australia

“Science fiction fans who know their Xenomorphs from ‘Zounds will want to catch this one [Shakespeare’s Aliens] before ‘this game hath ended.’ “

~Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly, Orlando, FL 

Hardly Working is always wholly dedicated to its clients and does fantastic work. They’re the people you want to work with if you want your project done on time and done right.

~ Chuck Dent, Actor/Director, (Playwrights Round Table)

I had a wonderful experience freelancing for HWP as an illustrator and love Deena’s creativity and genuine enthusiasm for elevating and collaborating with other artists. She truly has a passion for her craft and was a joy to work with! I also love following HWP on social media since they are always working on such cool projects (and documenting Deena’s very entertaining travel adventures)!

~ Samantha Lane Fiddy, Visual Artist, Falls Church Virginia  

I loved loved loved working with HWP. Actually, the name says it all, it was so easy to work with Deena, it hardly felt like work at all. She is such a great communicator, an experienced model, and so comfortable to be around. I would highly recommend working with her!

~ Ashley McKibben, Photographer (Nola Darlings Photography), New Orleans LA  

Holy S#!T, Orlando Friends, if you can, go see Shakespeare’s Terminator the Second at 2019 Orlando Fringe!  It was worth every single penny of admission!

~ Edward Carpenter, Patron, Orlando Fringe Festival, Orlando, FL

 

“This show was incredibly unique and so much fun! Until watching Shakespeare’s Aliens, I was unfamiliar with Hardly Working Promotions or their series of pop culture adaptations. The mixture of terrifying creatures, science fiction setting and beautiful prose was a great combination for modern theater fans who also enjoy a bit of nerdy fandom.”

~Krysti Rief, Orlando Decoded, Orlando, FL 

So much fun! The shows she produces have been hilarious, and her cast and crew always seem like they’re having the time of their lives. I would run, not walk to get a chance to work with her.

~ Tim Motley, Writer/Actor (Dirk Darrow Investigates), Australia  

Always a blast to work with and collaborate with the fun folks at Hardly Working Productions. Whether you’re with them for a while or just dropping in to do a guest spot, it’s always a welcoming atmosphere with this company!

~ Jamie Cline, Actor, Los Angeles CA  

HWP took really great care of me when I stage managed Shakespeare’s Terminator II at Orlando and Atlanta Fringe Festivals. I felt supported as an artist and appreciated for my work and effort.

~ Carla Elhers, Actor/Stage Manager, Orlando FL  

I was honored to be asked to do a guest role in Shakespeares Terminator .
Great , hard working talented people.

~ Sarah Lee Dobbs, Singer/Actor, Orlando FL  

I had the privilege of hearing Deena Ronayne speak at our Fall Shakespeare Club Dinner. What a treat! Deena is passionate, articulate, professional and, importantly, inspiring. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an energetic guest speaker to deliver a polished talk that will stay with you.

~ Katy Schaff, Shakespeare Club of Aberdeen SD  

Deena Ronayne is a highly skilled, educated and valued professional in this industry. Her experience and strong work ethic have helped shape and build our practice. Deena personally helped facilitate the marketing and personal relations of our practice at the time when we were just starting to open our doors. Her expertise has proven an asset to our practice, without which we may not have as effectively launched our marketing department, although her skills are broadened far beyond just marketing. We truly consider her contribution to our practice invaluable.
I am confident Deena will be successful in an project she undertakes. She has my highest recommendation.

~ Dr. Ginger Conklin, Owner-Conklin Clinics, Aberdeen SD 

 

“Although rather simple, Triple Bypass: Three Ten Minute Plays About Living for Death & Dying for Life is a genuine reflection on loss, death and fear that makes the audience think and feel.”

~Stephanie Lee, Theatre Critic, Theatre Travels, Melbourne, AU 

 

“Shakespeare’s Aliens” written with a light touch and even a few poetic moments by David Strauss.”

~Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL 

I just watched Triple Bypass by Deena Ronayne. It was so nice to see theatre again! And some of them deal with serious issues that raise awareness of these problems in our society.

There are three plays in this performance. Seeking Dignity involves the issue of pedophilia. A girl who had lived next door to a pedophile as a child has tracked him down and confronts him about his crimes. It is absolutely chilling! Kudos to the author and the actors for taking on this difficult subject. In the second play, Close to Black, two singers meet outside a club. It turns out they are both dead. They bond and become friends. Later, we find out they are famous singers who left the world too soon because of addictions. It’s very touching and I highly recommend it, The third play, Tango-ed Web, is a comedy set in the insect world. A bee and a spider discuss their love lives. Then the black widow spider comes and flirts with the male spider. He falls for her and she eats him. Absolutely hilarious!

~Prudence Wright Holmes, Actor/Writer, Agatha is Missing, New York, New York

Their level of professionalism, their creative vision and business excellence is hard to compete with. Their finished product is always superior! Bravo Deena, wishing you continued success!

~ Gloria Criscuolo Sicoli, Actor, Orlando FL  

Shakespeare’s Reservoir Dogs is the best such high-concept film parody I’ve seen at Fringe in years, because it understands and respects the source material without being afraid to tweak it.  Lend this talented crew your ears…just don’t expect to get both of them back.

~ Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly  

 

“[Triple Bypass] A dark yet strangely optimistic series giving you countless reasons to live!”

~Ruth J West, Theatre Critic, The Arts Business, Edinburgh, Scotland 

I worked with HWP as an actor in Boston. It was so great to work with a company that fairly compensates its performers and respects its artists. It was a very good experience overall and I hope that Hardly Working comes back to Boston soon!

~ Alice Corvo, Actor, Boston, MA 

I have worked with Deena from @HWP for years and am amazed at her work. Her productions are top notch. I am so glad to have covered her Orlando Florida shows. She never ceases to amaze me. Kudos to her and her team.

~ Wayne Sysock, Photographer, Orlando FL  

I was hired to photograph an event for HWP and had such a highly enjoyable experience. I would certainly work with Deena again in the future!

~ Sam Pierre, Photographer, Oceanside Dragon Photography, Orlando FL  

You will not find many who are as dedicated to producing quality work as this. Deena is very driven and focused. Very easy to work with and for. I was very fortunate to be a performer in Shakespeare’s Ghostbusters for this company. From small details to big picture, you get the whole deal with this company.

~ Jason Skinner, Fight Choreographer/Actor, Orlando FL