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Hello Friends,

On a recent trip to NYC, I happened to notice a small sign propped next to the stairs leading to a tiny basement theatre on 57th street. The Looking Glass Theatre was hosting their Spring Writer/Director Forum and I decided to stop in and see what this Off Off Broadway basement theatre had to offer.

Well, if gritty is in, this theatre cornered the "focus-on-the-stage-not-on-your-surroundings" attitude. There were lighting cables running across the floor and an unlighted step just waiting to catch the toe of a patron. (I gave them a copy of DramaBiz so they could read last month's discussion on theatre insurance).



The front office manager juggled about ten tasks while she sold tickets, but what happened on the bare stage in their production of "Medea" was nothing short of pure theatrical enchantment. Now, I'll admit, I occasionally need my fix of the youth working hard at their craft. They breathe into me a renewing life with their zeal and pure love for the art.

In the lead role was a young actress named April Lowe, who under the direction of Candace O'Neil Cihocki, scorched the audience with an intense and passionate performance. My disbelief totally suspended, I might as well have been witnessing a depressed housewife in Beverly Hills readying her children for death due to her husband's infidelity.

Let me point out something here. I do not review plays. However, when I see something special, I think it is important to spread the word.

This play was beautifully executed and I applaud all of those involved with the production of "Medea."

I got my fix...

And I hope the applause continues for the vendors that supply the theatre industry as we get ready to release our BizBook. Not only do they support you with products and services, but their advertising enables you to get DramaBiz Magazine free-of-charge.

Our BizBook will contain business listings of theatrical suppliers in an easy-to-use reference guide and practical, useful stories designed to keep you running at peak performance.

Your Box Office. Your Space. And for You.

Box office security is featured with a focus on Internet security, ticket fraud and the physical security of your box office. Beth Downing helps you understand how to use a consultant when planning an upgrade, renovation or designing a new theatre. If you have ever thought about a career in the business side of theatre, you'll want to read Erin Blakemore's look at advance degrees in theatre business and management and see how some people are discovering the excitement of running a theatre.

All these great resources and information are yours FREE for the taking in the upcoming DramaBiz BizBook.

As always, please join in and share your experience. Ask your questions.
Most of all, participate. We do love hearing from you, so please e-mail your questions or ideas for stories to joel@dramabiz.com or post them in our discussion forum here on the DramaBiz Web site.

Thank you for taking the time to read my words.

Yours in business,
Joel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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