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Let me lay it out.

THIS was addressed to the theatre community in general...indicating problems faces in the past, present, and future...

Theaters don't want to share their assets (actors, audience, other resources). They are striving for self preservation. But it's exactly that type of reserve that is preventing the entire theatre community, not to mention the entire arts community, from reaching it's full potential. Stop holding so tightly onto your personal success and start helping to throw the entire machine into a glorious orbit.

And THIS is addressed to the current theatre community, my friends and readers...

Then, AS AN EXAMPLE I address the cast and crew of the History of Rock & Roll to tell them what simple things I'd like to ask of them to be involved and help me with the effort.

To paraphrase....

Cast of HR&R, I want more feedback and contribution.

All that means is tell me what you think, give me a bit of advice on what I could do better, and/or send me a few words about your experience that I can post to a blog and use to get people interested in you and your show.

THAT IS ALL.

The only criticism there is that I was dissapointed in the response to the podcast.

Once again, THAT IS ALL.

The HR&R cast was used as an example to ask SPECIFICALLY what I want more of from the theatre community.

I "picked on" the cast because they are my friends! I know half of the cast members personally, I talk to many of them every day on MySpace and instant messenger. I'm also friends with Roger and Nick, the two people who are giving me the most shit for the Theatretopia blog.

I do want more interaction from the theatre community. Is that out of line? I am only doing this whole thing for them. I don't act in shows, I don't direct...I would like to be doing my own shows but my life doesn't allow me to at this time so I'm helping you to do the toughest and most thankless part of theatre. Promotion.

End of story. Help me, or tell me to find something better to do with my time. Pick one and stick with it, please.

posted by TheatreAddict.com  # 11:07 AM