Welcome to The Marriage Deal!
Love or loathe - we'll make it work!
The Marriage Deal is an exciting upcoming TV sitcom that brings together six wildly different personalities in a comedic ensemble. Picture “The Proposal” as a TV show! At its heart are two groups of friends:
- Natalie Adler, a German expatriate, is on the brink of losing her visa. Her best friends, Ben and Tony, a loving gay couple, are navigating their own relationship challenges.
- Oliver Dodge, a charming bartender, has just gambled away his savings and desperately needs cash. His colleague Jazz faces the dilemma of asking their friend Jake to move out.
Despite their differences—European vs. American, white vs. blue collar, city vs. country—Natalie and Dodge find common ground. They decide to marry, opening the door to a whirlwind of comedic challenges.
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Bringing people together through comedy!
Nothing beats having fun together!
The Marriage Deal is about the little compromises we make with loved ones to get along. It’s about working through challenges and appreciating what we have. Filming in the Midwest reflects the values we cherish and want to share in our show.
A grassroots approach to filmmaking
From the audience, for the audience
Our innovative approach involves cultivating a community around our characters before the cameras even start rolling. By building our characters and our audience from the ground up, we can create a show free from studio politics or other agendas – a show that is simply here to entertain you! Our commitment to collaboration with local talent and businesses further enriches our storytelling, making Marriage Deal not just a show, but a shared experience.
Development
The journey of bringing a film or TV project to life kicks off with development. A great story idea is just the starting point. From there, it’s all about honing it, distilling it to its core, and then diving deep into the conflict at its heart. This process takes time, a knack for screenwriting and storytelling, loads of experience, and countless rewrites.
Once the script is polished and ready, we can dive into crafting a budget and production plan. That also includes acquiring funding and often times even distribution. That’s why most projects never make it past this stage.
Pre-production
Pre-production is all about laying the groundwork before the cameras roll. This phase includes casting, assembling the crew, scouting locations, and planning every detail—from looks to shots, stunts, and visual effects. The more thorough the preparation, the better the chances of everything coming together smoothly. This stage can take months or even years, but it’s crucial for crafting a successful film or show.
Production
This is the exciting (and a bit stressful) phase when we’re on set filming the show! Filming days are filled with dynamic elements, from weather and lighting to technical hurdles, camera movement, and background details. While blockbuster productions might have hundreds on set, our team will be smaller but mighty, ensuring every aspect is covered to deliver the best production possible!
Post-Production
Once everything is complete, we’ll connect with distributors to find the best way to bring our show to your screens at home. With countless options available between cable and streaming, we’ll work diligently to choose the ideal platform so you can enjoy “Marriage Deal”!
Distribution
When it’s all done, we will be talking to distributors for the best way to get our show onto your screens at home. Between cable and streaming, there are endless opportunities to distribute a show these days and we’ll do our best to find the best one so you can all watch Marriage Deal!
Meet the team!
co-creator, actor, writer, producer
Niki J. Borger is an award-winning, international actress, a screenwriter and a producer. She started her career as a professional dancer, then continued to musical theater, before moving into film and TV. Niki is currently based in Burbank, California, where she regularly performs at the well-renowned Playhouse West in North Hollywood. Her previous credits include The Child and the War (stage performance in Kiev/ Ukraine, Moscow/ Russia, and Cologne/ Germany), Monday Nights (stage performance in Germany), and Because I could (award-winning short film). She is one of the creators and producers of The Marriage Deal, and she will play Natalie Adler, the German accountant.
actor
Weston Vrooman was born on April 26th, 1994 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. He received his BFA from the Peggy Helmerich School of Drama, at the University of Oklahoma in 2017. His professional career takes him back and forth from Tulsa and Chicago. He is a character actor, known for Fullout 2: You Got This! (2020) and Enlsaved By Ducks (2020).
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Crew
We are committed to supporting independent and regional filmmaking by prioritizing filmmakers who can work as local hires in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. If you’re a skilled professional with on-set experience and eager to join our crew, we’d love to hear from you!
Brands & Businesses
Our aim is to collaborate extensively with local businesses! We’re excited to partner on locations to showcase Tulsa’s vibrant business community. Additionally, we’re open to brand partnerships and product placements with companies across the Midwest. If you’re a business owner interested in joining us, we’d love to connect!
Talent
We’ll make it a priority to cast our supporting actors and as many main roles as possible from Oklahoma and neighboring states. Additionally, we aim to feature local country musicians in the bar where much of the show takes place. If you’re a talented actor or singer who can work as a local hire, we encourage you to reach out now to be among the first to know when auditions begin.
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