The Divine Marigolds, the home grown West Seattle based television production created by Corwood Productions, completed their first phase of show production some months ago but they haven't been taking a break.

In fact they are gearing up for the next phase of their effort to get the show picked up by a network or distributor.

First up is the new www.theDivineMarigolds.com which is set to be up and functioning Monday, Mar. 7. That site will provide more information about the show, including photos, and details on various show facts. This will be in addition to (not replacing) the show's long standing Facebook page where you can leave messages, and interact with the show's producers. Both the site and Facebook page will feature a newly edited trailer for the show.

The show's pilot episode finished principal photography in November, utilizing many West Seattle locations including Alki Bike and Board, and the Villa Heidelberg bed and breakfast. The West Seattle Herald profiled that work here.

The editing process has taken some time since, with Director Francisco Menendez working on his Director's Cut between other assignments.

That pilot is described by show producers Lisa Coronado, Alder Sherwood, Will Chase and Jeremiah Kaynor on the show's promotional materials:
"The Divine Marigolds is an off kilter family comedy about a large Irish family living in Seattle. All the adult children have moved back home, resulting in hilarious yet deeply affecting moments as they all learn to live under the same roof again. The Pilot Episode finds the eldest daughter, Cora Marigold, dropping in on the family at dinner time after a long absence. Old feuds, forgotten love, questionable art, a Twilight obsession and a kooky priest combine to make this family truly Divine and unforgettable."

Sherwood said over the last couple of months, in addition to working on other shows, they have been developing the "show bible" a look ahead for all the characters and where and how they change over time, plus the structure and plot lines for an additional four episodes.

Sherwood said the time to develop the show's characters and plot lines has made the show "even funnier, and the parts we've shown to people have been compared to shows like Arrested Development or Malcom in the middle, both quirky comedy shows we just love," she said.

The goal of the producers is to keep the show in all its aspects here including the cast, crew, and production staff. It's an unusual goal, given that most television production is centered in Los Angeles or Vancouver B.C.

On the calendar this month for The Divine Marigolds are some personal appearances including one in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, sponsored by the Irish Club of Seattle on March 12.

They will be walking and riding bikes in the event to promote greater name awareness for the show and celebrate the Irish theme the Marigolds represent.

Following the parade they will make an appearance at the Seattle Center where you can meet the cast, get autographs and learn more about the show.

Corwood Productions will finish the packaging of the show for presentation to networks and distributors soon and have already gotten some serious inquiries about possibly picking the show up for full production.