Wednesday, June 17, 2009
FUNDRAISER
SNEAK PEEK PARTY is still very much on!
JUNE 29TH 7-8:30PM
The LOUNGE at Theatre Row!
See you there!
JUNE 29TH 7-8:30PM
The LOUNGE at Theatre Row!
See you there!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
books books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/On-Directing/Harold-Clurman/e/9780684826226/?itm=7
One of my favorite books about the theatre
One of my favorite books about the theatre
fundraiser
So, we met this past week to talk about the current fundraiser that we have planned on June 29th. That is June 29th, people. Remember.
Mainly, we talked about getting everything together that we needed. We divided up the assignments and we should be good to go.
I thought about this the other day while I was house managing. We had a theatre company down in our lobby, doing their own benefit gala. It was a Nautical Themed Cabaret. I didn't get to check it out, but I'll say, they went all out. Good for them. I hope it was a grand success!
Until next time, keep in touch.
MM
Mainly, we talked about getting everything together that we needed. We divided up the assignments and we should be good to go.
I thought about this the other day while I was house managing. We had a theatre company down in our lobby, doing their own benefit gala. It was a Nautical Themed Cabaret. I didn't get to check it out, but I'll say, they went all out. Good for them. I hope it was a grand success!
Until next time, keep in touch.
MM
Thursday, May 28, 2009
summer season part 1
So, the Broadway season is officially ended. The numbers are in. Things are looking good. Everyone seems excited. Though, if you go to Ken Davenport's blog, you'll see that attendance was actually down again. Two years in a row. What isn't down is ticket prices.
Then, you look at the summer movie season we are currently in. If you are keeping tabs on it, you see the excitement generated. Just the other week, I went with two friends, both theatre lovers, to see STAR TREK. They left the screening just over the moon. I could name countless other flicks I have only heard amazing notices about, coming from the public.
How do we get to a place where people are excited about seeing theatre? Where they need to see the newest show that is coming out? Where they will follow that playwright and go see whatever he is working on? How do we get it beyond the already-ingrained New York theatre community? How do we keep them, but still branch out?
I get looked down upon for enjoying 9 TO 5. But I tell you, I had a blast at that performance. Everyone in the audience did. Isn't that what we should care about, too? Shouldn't we want an audience to leave with their hearts racing? Whether it was a jubiliant musical, a dark historical drama, or a pounding new work; they should leave feeling something. Theatre can reach so many people if we just allow it to. People should leave and say "and THAT is how I want to leave the theatre!"
Do you always have to cater to the public? Of course not. But don't we also have an obligation to give them something they will remember? It may not always be 50-50, but it's a relationship nonetheless. And any relationship takes support and care on both sides.
Then, you look at the summer movie season we are currently in. If you are keeping tabs on it, you see the excitement generated. Just the other week, I went with two friends, both theatre lovers, to see STAR TREK. They left the screening just over the moon. I could name countless other flicks I have only heard amazing notices about, coming from the public.
How do we get to a place where people are excited about seeing theatre? Where they need to see the newest show that is coming out? Where they will follow that playwright and go see whatever he is working on? How do we get it beyond the already-ingrained New York theatre community? How do we keep them, but still branch out?
I get looked down upon for enjoying 9 TO 5. But I tell you, I had a blast at that performance. Everyone in the audience did. Isn't that what we should care about, too? Shouldn't we want an audience to leave with their hearts racing? Whether it was a jubiliant musical, a dark historical drama, or a pounding new work; they should leave feeling something. Theatre can reach so many people if we just allow it to. People should leave and say "and THAT is how I want to leave the theatre!"
Do you always have to cater to the public? Of course not. But don't we also have an obligation to give them something they will remember? It may not always be 50-50, but it's a relationship nonetheless. And any relationship takes support and care on both sides.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The week ahead
So, things are gradually coming together. The website has a very pretty new homepage design. It links the visitor to this site, facebook, and twitter. I also mentioned these in the previous post.
What else is going on? We're getting together a gala reception to raise some extra funds. We're looking at gym memberships, restaurant certificates, voice lessons, etc. It's basically a way for everyone to meet us and know the show we're doing. Exciting!
What else is going on? We're getting together a gala reception to raise some extra funds. We're looking at gym memberships, restaurant certificates, voice lessons, etc. It's basically a way for everyone to meet us and know the show we're doing. Exciting!
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