What do you go to see?
Thu, 22 Feb 2001, 10:55 pmGill26 posts in thread
What do you go to see?
Thu, 22 Feb 2001, 10:55 pmHi all,
I would like to open a topic up for discussion.
*What do you go to see at the theatre, what do you avoid and why?
*Do you only like certain types of theatre?
*Do you only go to see what your own club puts on?
*Do you limit yourself to a certain amount of shows each year?
*Do you only go to see shows that you have heard of?
*Do you only go to see a show if you know someone in it?
*Do you only see shows at certain venues?
Tell me everything you think and please be honest. (I am/have been guilty of some of the above so I am not out to judge).
You see, I am currently involved with a fantastic musical that has never before been performed in Perth, many of the handful of people who have seen it so far have raved and yet our bookings are absolutely dismal. I thought that this might happen to some degree because of PIAF but it's worse than I thought. I have heard that other amateur clubs shows are selling out before they open so I am keen to find out why our show is not doing well at the box office. Does the majority REALLY prefer another production of "The Sound of Music" to something new?
Please let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Gill
I would like to open a topic up for discussion.
*What do you go to see at the theatre, what do you avoid and why?
*Do you only like certain types of theatre?
*Do you only go to see what your own club puts on?
*Do you limit yourself to a certain amount of shows each year?
*Do you only go to see shows that you have heard of?
*Do you only go to see a show if you know someone in it?
*Do you only see shows at certain venues?
Tell me everything you think and please be honest. (I am/have been guilty of some of the above so I am not out to judge).
You see, I am currently involved with a fantastic musical that has never before been performed in Perth, many of the handful of people who have seen it so far have raved and yet our bookings are absolutely dismal. I thought that this might happen to some degree because of PIAF but it's worse than I thought. I have heard that other amateur clubs shows are selling out before they open so I am keen to find out why our show is not doing well at the box office. Does the majority REALLY prefer another production of "The Sound of Music" to something new?
Please let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Gill
RE: What do you go to see?
Sat, 24 Feb 2001, 11:55 amWalter Plinge
Hi Gill - well, first off I only see about a third of everything I want to see, due to lack of time and/or money (usually have one or the other but rarely both!)
Priorities for me are shows that my friends are in, as I want to support their work. Aside from that, I'm attracted to shows that are different & likely to exercise my brain. I tend towards musicals as I do a lot of them myself as do my friends, but often find "straight" plays a bit more challenging than mainstream musicals.
I find I go to shows for a bit of research as well into different clubs/companies as well as playwrights. Being a fairly recent import to WA, this helps give me some background into the local scene.
As for time & place: I have a lovely partner whom I drag to enough of my own shows, so unless it's one I expect he'll love, I try not to inflict too much extra theatre on him at a time... We are a 1 car family & my partner works long hours, so when I go alone I need it to be somewhere transit-friendly - especially at night.
Hope this helps some - Lisa
Priorities for me are shows that my friends are in, as I want to support their work. Aside from that, I'm attracted to shows that are different & likely to exercise my brain. I tend towards musicals as I do a lot of them myself as do my friends, but often find "straight" plays a bit more challenging than mainstream musicals.
I find I go to shows for a bit of research as well into different clubs/companies as well as playwrights. Being a fairly recent import to WA, this helps give me some background into the local scene.
As for time & place: I have a lovely partner whom I drag to enough of my own shows, so unless it's one I expect he'll love, I try not to inflict too much extra theatre on him at a time... We are a 1 car family & my partner works long hours, so when I go alone I need it to be somewhere transit-friendly - especially at night.
Hope this helps some - Lisa
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